List of rivers of France
Encyclopedia
This is a list of river
s that are at least partially in France
. The rivers are grouped by sea or ocean. The rivers flowing into the sea are sorted along the coast. Rivers flowing into other rivers are listed by the rivers they flow into. Some rivers (e.g. Sûre/Sauer) do not flow through France themselves, but they are mentioned for having French tributaries. They are given in italics. For clarity, only rivers that are longer than 50 km (or have longer tributaries) are shown.
In French, rivers are traditionally classified either as fleuves when they flow into the sea (or into a desert or lake), or as rivières when they flow into another river. The fleuves are shown in bold.
For an alphabetical overview of rivers of France, see the category Rivers of France.
) to south-west (Calais
).
) to west (Brest
).
) to south (Spain
).
) to east (Italy
).
In Corsica
The rivers in this section are sorted clockwise along the Corsican coast starting from Cap Corse
.
River
A river is a natural watercourse, usually freshwater, flowing towards an ocean, a lake, a sea, or another river. In a few cases, a river simply flows into the ground or dries up completely before reaching another body of water. Small rivers may also be called by several other names, including...
s that are at least partially in France
France
The French Republic , The French Republic , The French Republic , (commonly known as France , is a unitary semi-presidential republic in Western Europe with several overseas territories and islands located on other continents and in the Indian, Pacific, and Atlantic oceans. Metropolitan France...
. The rivers are grouped by sea or ocean. The rivers flowing into the sea are sorted along the coast. Rivers flowing into other rivers are listed by the rivers they flow into. Some rivers (e.g. Sûre/Sauer) do not flow through France themselves, but they are mentioned for having French tributaries. They are given in italics. For clarity, only rivers that are longer than 50 km (or have longer tributaries) are shown.
In French, rivers are traditionally classified either as fleuves when they flow into the sea (or into a desert or lake), or as rivières when they flow into another river. The fleuves are shown in bold.
For an alphabetical overview of rivers of France, see the category Rivers of France.
North Sea
The rivers in this section are sorted north-east (NetherlandsNetherlands
The Netherlands is a constituent country of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, located mainly in North-West Europe and with several islands in the Caribbean. Mainland Netherlands borders the North Sea to the north and west, Belgium to the south, and Germany to the east, and shares maritime borders...
) to south-west (Calais
Calais
Calais is a town in Northern France in the department of Pas-de-Calais, of which it is a sub-prefecture. Although Calais is by far the largest city in Pas-de-Calais, the department's capital is its third-largest city of Arras....
).
- Rhine/Rhin (main branch at Hoek van HollandHoek van HollandThe Hook of Holland , also known in English as the Hook, is a town in South Holland in the Netherlands. It is situated on the North Sea coast, on the north bank of the Nieuwe Waterweg ship canal. The town is administered by the municipality of Rotterdam as a district of that city...
, NetherlandsNetherlandsThe Netherlands is a constituent country of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, located mainly in North-West Europe and with several islands in the Caribbean. Mainland Netherlands borders the North Sea to the north and west, Belgium to the south, and Germany to the east, and shares maritime borders...
)- Moselle (in KoblenzKoblenzKoblenz is a German city situated on both banks of the Rhine at its confluence with the Moselle, where the Deutsches Eck and its monument are situated.As Koblenz was one of the military posts established by Drusus about 8 BC, the...
, GermanyGermanyGermany , officially the Federal Republic of Germany , is a federal parliamentary republic in Europe. The country consists of 16 states while the capital and largest city is Berlin. Germany covers an area of 357,021 km2 and has a largely temperate seasonal climate...
)- Saar/Sarre (near KonzKonzKonz is a town in the Trier-Saarburg district, in Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany. It is situated at the confluence of the rivers Saar and Moselle, approx. 8 km southwest of Trier....
, Germany)- NiedNiedThe Nied is a river in Lorraine, France, and Saarland, Germany, left tributary of the Saar River. It has two headstreams, the Nied allemande and the Nied française , that join in Condé-Northen....
(in Rehlingen-SiersburgRehlingen-SiersburgRehlingen-Siersburg is a municipality in the district of Saarlouis, in Saarland, Germany. It is situated on the river Saar, approx. 8 km northwest of Saarlouis, and 30 km northwest of Saarbrücken....
, Germany) - BliesBliesThe Blies is a right tributary of the Saar River in south-western Germany and north-eastern France . The Blies flows from three springs in the Hunsrück mountains near Selbach, Germany. It is approximately 100 km long, ending in the French city of Sarreguemines...
(in SarregueminesSarregueminesSarreguemines is a commune in the Moselle department in Lorraine in north-eastern France.It is the seat of an arrondissement.-Geography:...
)
- Nied
- Sauer/SûreSauerThe Sauer or Sûre is a river in Belgium, Luxembourg and Germany. A left tributary of the river Moselle, its total length is 173 km....
(in WasserbilligWasserbilligWasserbillig is a town in the commune of Mertert, in eastern Luxembourg. , Wasserbillig has 2,186 inhabitants, which makes it the largest town in Mertert. It lies at the confluence of the rivers Moselle and Sauer, which form the border with Germany at the town...
, LuxembourgLuxembourgLuxembourg , officially the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg , is a landlocked country in western Europe, bordered by Belgium, France, and Germany. It has two principal regions: the Oesling in the North as part of the Ardennes massif, and the Gutland in the south...
)- AlzetteAlzetteThe Alzette is a river with a length of 73 kilometers in France and Luxembourg. It is a right tributary of the Sauer.It rises in Thil near the town Villerupt in the Meurthe-et-Moselle département, France. It crosses the border with Luxembourg after a few kilometres. In Lameschmillen it is joined...
(in EttelbruckEttelbruckEttelbruck is a commune with city status in central Luxembourg, with a population of approximately 7,500. As of 2005, the town of Ettelbruck itself, which lies in the east of the commune, has a population of 6,191. The town of Warken and Grentzingen are also within the commune...
, Luxembourg)
- Alzette
- Orne (Moselle) (near MondelangeMondelangeMondelange is a commune in the Moselle department in Lorraine in north-eastern France....
) - Seille (in MetzMetzMetz is a city in the northeast of France located at the confluence of the Moselle and the Seille rivers.Metz is the capital of the Lorraine region and prefecture of the Moselle department. Located near the tripoint along the junction of France, Germany, and Luxembourg, Metz forms a central place...
) - Rupt de MadRupt de MadThe Rupt de Mad is a long river in the Meuse and Meurthe-et-Moselle départements, northeastern France. Its source is several small streams which rise at Geville, northwest of Toul. It flows generally northeast...
(in ArnavilleArnavilleArnaville is a commune in the Meurthe-et-Moselle department in north-eastern France. It is the birthplace of French composer and conductor André Amellér.-Geography:...
) - Meurthe (in FrouardFrouardFrouard is a commune in the Meurthe-et-Moselle department in the region of Lorraine, north-eastern France. It is located 10 km north of Nancy near the confluence of the Moselle and Meurthe. It is noted for its Medieval mill; and was latterly a steel industry centre...
)- MortagneMortagne (river)The Mortagne is a long river in the Vosges and Meurthe-et-Moselle départements, northeastern France. Its source is at Saint-Léonard, west of the village, in the Vosges Mountains. It flows generally northwest...
(in Mont-sur-MeurtheMont-sur-MeurtheMont-sur-Meurthe is a commune in the Meurthe-et-Moselle department in north-eastern France.-Geography:The village lies in the middle of the commune, where the river Mortagne flows into the Meurthe.-See also:*Communes of the Meurthe-et-Moselle department...
)
- Mortagne
- MadonMadonThe Madon is a long river in the Vosges and Meurthe-et-Moselle départements, northeastern France. Its source is near Vioménil. It flows generally north...
(in Pont-Saint-VincentPont-Saint-VincentPont-Saint-Vincent is a commune in the Meurthe-et-Moselle department in north-eastern France....
) - VologneVologneThe Vologne is a river of the Vosges department in France. It is tributary of the Moselle River. Its source is in the Vosges Mountains, on the northwestern slope of the Hohneck...
(in PouxeuxPouxeuxPouxeux is a commune in the Vosges department in Lorraine in northeastern France.Inhabitants are called Pexéens.-Geography:Pouxeux lies on the left bank of the Moselle, opposite its confluence with the little River Vologne...
)
- Saar/Sarre (near Konz
- LauterLauter (Rhine)The Lauter is a river in Germany and France, left tributary of the Rhine. Its length is 55 km. It is formed by the confluence of two headstreams north of Hinterweidenthal in the Pfälzerwald, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany...
(in LauterbourgLauterbourgLauterbourg is a commune and Bas-Rhin department in Alsace in north-eastern France. Situated on the German border and not far from the German city of Karlsruhe, it is the easternmost commune in Metropolitan France...
) - Moder (in NeuhaeuselNeuhaeuselNeuhaeusel is a commune in the Bas-Rhin department in Alsace in north-eastern France.-References:*...
) - SauerSauer (France)The Sauer is a river in France and Germany . A left tributary of the river Rhine, its total length is about 70 km. Its upper course, in Germany, is called Saarbach. Its source is in the Palatinate forest, near the French border, south of Pirmasens. It flows into France near Schœnau, and continues...
(in SeltzSeltzSeltz is a commune in the Bas-Rhin department of the Alsace region in north-eastern France. It is located on the Sauer river near its confluence with the Rhine, opposite the German town of Rastatt.-History:...
) - IllIll (France)The Ill is a river in Alsace, in north-eastern France. It is a left-side, or western tributary of the Rhine.It starts down from its source near the village of Winkel, in the Jura mountains, with a resurgence near Ligsdorf, turns around Ferrette on its east side, and then runs northward through...
(near La WantzenauLa WantzenauLa Wantzenau is a commune in the Bas-Rhin department in Alsace in north-eastern France.-Location:The town is located 12 km northeast of Strasbourg. It is the last village along the Ill river before it joins the Rhine a few kilometres downstream...
)- ThurThur (France)The Thur is a river in the Haut-Rhin department, Alsace, France, left tributary of the river Ill. It rises in the Vosges Mountains, and flows through the towns Thann and Cernay. It flows into the Ill near Ensisheim, north of Mulhouse.-References:*http://www.geoportail.fr*...
(near EnsisheimEnsisheimEnsisheim is a commune in the Haut-Rhin department in Alsace in north-eastern France.On 7 November 1492, a 250 pound meteorite fell there, and since then it has attracted many meteorite enthusiasts. It was described in detail by the contemporary poet Sebastian Brant.Ensisheim is also the birthplace...
)
- Thur
- Moselle (in Koblenz
- Meuse (main branch near HellevoetsluisHellevoetsluisHellevoetsluis is a small city and municipality on Voorne-Putten Island in the western Netherlands, in the province of South Holland...
, Netherlands)- SambreSambreThe Sambre is a river in northern France and Wallonia, southern Belgium, left tributary of the Meuse River. The ancient Romans called the river Sabis.-Course:...
(in NamurNamur (city)Namur is a city and municipality in Wallonia, in southern Belgium. It is both the capital of the province of Namur and of Wallonia....
, BelgiumBelgiumBelgium , officially the Kingdom of Belgium, is a federal state in Western Europe. It is a founding member of the European Union and hosts the EU's headquarters, and those of several other major international organisations such as NATO.Belgium is also a member of, or affiliated to, many...
) - Semois/SemoySemoisThe Semois is a river flowing from the Ardennes uplands of Belgium and France towards the River Meuse, of which it is a right tributary....
(in MontherméMontherméMonthermé is a commune in the Ardennes department in northern France.-Population:-References:*...
) - SormonneSormonne (river)The Sormonne is a long river in the Ardennes département, northeastern France. Its source is at Taillette, near Rocroi. It flows generally southeast...
(in WarcqWarcq, ArdennesWarcq is a commune in the Ardennes département in northern France.-Geography:The Sormonne River flows through the commune before flowing into the Meuse River.-Population:...
) - Bar (near Dom-le-MesnilDom-le-MesnilDom-le-Mesnil is a commune in the Ardennes department in northern France.-Population:-References:*...
) - ChiersChiersThe Chiers is a river in Luxembourg, Belgium and France. It is a right tributary to the river Meuse. Its total length is about 130 km.The source of the Chiers is near Differdange, in Luxembourg...
(in BazeillesBazeillesBazeilles is a commune in the Ardennes department in northern France.It lies near Sedan.-History:During the 1870 Franco-Prussian war, Bazeilles was the site of the Battle of Bazeilles, one of the first occasions of modern urban warfare.-Population:...
)- OthainOthainThe Othain is a long river in the Meurthe-et-Moselle and Meuse départements, northeastern France. Its source is at Gondrecourt-Aix, in the Woëvre. It flows generally northwest...
(in MontmédyMontmédyMontmédy is a commune in the Meuse department in Lorraine in north-eastern France.-Citadel of Montmédy:In 1221 the first castle of Montmédy was built on top of a hill by the Count of Chiny. Montmédy became soon the capital of his territory - later it belonged to Luxembourg, Burgundy, Austria and...
)
- Othain
- Sambre
- Scheldt/EscautScheldtThe Scheldt is a 350 km long river in northern France, western Belgium and the southwestern part of the Netherlands...
(near Flushing, NetherlandsFlushing, NetherlandsVlissingen is a municipality and a city in the southwestern Netherlands on the former island of Walcheren. With its strategic location between the Scheldt river and the North Sea, Vlissingen has been an important harbour for centuries. It was granted city rights in 1315. In the 17th century...
)- Lys (in GhentGhentGhent is a city and a municipality located in the Flemish region of Belgium. It is the capital and biggest city of the East Flanders province. The city started as a settlement at the confluence of the Rivers Scheldt and Lys and in the Middle Ages became one of the largest and richest cities of...
, Belgium) - Scarpe (in Mortagne-du-NordMortagne-du-Nord-References:*...
) - HaineHaineThe Haine is a river in southern Belgium and northern France , right tributary of the river Scheldt. The Haine gave its name to the County of Hainaut, and the present province of Hainaut. Its source is in Anderlues, Belgium...
(in Condé-sur-l'EscautCondé-sur-l'Escaut-Administration:Condé-sur-l'Escaut is the eastern member of the agglomerated Valenciennes metropolitan area, which together administers 35 communes.-References:...
)
- Lys (in Ghent
- YserYserThe Yser is a river that finds its origin in the north of France, enters Belgium and flows into the North Sea at the town of Nieuwpoort.-In France:The source of the Yser is in Buysscheure, in the Nord département of northern France...
(in Nieuwpoort, BelgiumNieuwpoort, BelgiumNieuwpoort is a municipality located in Flanders, one of the three regions of Belgium, and in the Flemish province of West Flanders. The municipality comprises the city of Nieuwpoort proper and the towns of Ramskapelle and Sint-Joris. On January 1, 2008 Nieuwpoort had a total population of 11,062....
) - Aa (in GravelinesGravelinesGravelines is a commune in the Nord department in northern France.It lies at the mouth of the river Aa 15 miles southwest of Dunkirk. There is a market in the town square on Saturdays. The "Arsenal" approached from the town square is home to an extensive and carefully displayed art collection....
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The Channel
The rivers in this section are sorted east (CalaisCalais
Calais is a town in Northern France in the department of Pas-de-Calais, of which it is a sub-prefecture. Although Calais is by far the largest city in Pas-de-Calais, the department's capital is its third-largest city of Arras....
) to west (Brest
Brest, France
Brest is a city in the Finistère department in Brittany in northwestern France. Located in a sheltered position not far from the western tip of the Breton peninsula, and the western extremity of metropolitan France, Brest is an important harbour and the second French military port after Toulon...
).
- CancheCancheThe river Canche is one of the rivers that flow from the plateau of the southern Boulonnais and Picardy, into the English Channel. The Somme is the largest example. The basin of the Canche extends to 1,274 square kilometres and lies in the southern end of the département of Pas-de-Calais...
(in ÉtaplesÉtaplesÉtaples or Étaples-sur-Mer is a commune in the Pas-de-Calais department in northern France. It is a fishing and leisure port on the Canche river.There is a separate commune named Staple, Nord.-History:...
) - Authie (near BerckBerckBerck, sometimes referred to as Berck-sur-Mer, is a commune in the Pas-de-Calais department in northern France and lies within the Marquenterre regional park, an ornithological nature reserve...
) - Somme (near AbbevilleAbbevilleAbbeville is a commune in the Somme department in Picardie in northern France.-Location:Abbeville is located on the Somme River, from its modern mouth in the English Channel, and northwest of Amiens...
)- AvreAvre (Somme)The Avre is a river in Picardie and is the principal tributary, from the left side, of the Somme. At 66 kilometres long, it drains a relatively important basin of 1,150 km² but only flows at best 5,1 m³/s near its confluence at Longueau....
(in AmiensAmiensAmiens is a city and commune in northern France, north of Paris and south-west of Lille. It is the capital of the Somme department in Picardy...
)
- Avre
- Bresle (in Le TréportLe TréportLe Tréport is a commune in the Seine-Maritime department in the Haute-Normandie region in northern France.-Geography:A small fishing port and light industrial town situated in the Pays de Caux, some northeast of Dieppe at the junction of the D940, the D78 and the D1015 roads...
) - Arques (in DieppeDieppe, Seine-MaritimeDieppe is a commune in the Seine-Maritime department in France. In 1999, the population of the whole Dieppe urban area was 81,419.A port on the English Channel, famous for its scallops, and with a regular ferry service from the Gare Maritime to Newhaven in England, Dieppe also has a popular pebbled...
)- Béthune (in Arques-la-BatailleArques-la-BatailleArques-la-Bataille is a commune in the Seine-Maritime department in the Haute-Normandie region in northern France.-Geography:Arques is situated near the confluence of the rivers Eaulne, Varenne and Béthune, with the forest of Arques to the north-east...
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- Béthune (in Arques-la-Bataille
- SeineSeineThe Seine is a -long river and an important commercial waterway within the Paris Basin in the north of France. It rises at Saint-Seine near Dijon in northeastern France in the Langres plateau, flowing through Paris and into the English Channel at Le Havre . It is navigable by ocean-going vessels...
(in Le HavreLe HavreLe Havre is a city in the Seine-Maritime department of the Haute-Normandie region in France. It is situated in north-western France, on the right bank of the mouth of the river Seine on the English Channel. Le Havre is the most populous commune in the Haute-Normandie region, although the total...
)- RisleRisleThe Risle is a long river in Normandy, left tributary of the Seine.The river begins in Orne west of L'Aigle, crosses the western part of the department of Eure flowing from south to north and out into the estuary of the Seine on the left bank near Berville-sur-Mer...
(in Berville-sur-MerBerville-sur-MerBerville-sur-Mer is a commune in the Eure department in northern France.It was the crossing point of the River Seine before the Pont de Normandie opened. It is now a pretty village located on the banks of the river Seine. It is also notable for the longest barn in Normandy at 77 metres long...
)- CharentonneCharentonneThe Charentonne is a 63 km long river in Normandy, left tributary of the Risle. The river begins in pays d'Ouche , in the forest of Saint-Évroult, in the south of the Saint-Évroult-Notre-Dame-du-bois village and the ruins of the abbey where lived and died Orderic Vitalis .The river runs, in a...
(near BernayBernay, EureBernay is a commune in the west of the Eure department about fifty km from Évreux in northern France. The city is in the Pays d'Ouche and the Lieuvin...
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- Charentonne
- Eure (in Pont-de-l'ArchePont-de-l'ArchePont-de-l'Arche is a commune of the Eure département in France.-Population:-External links:*...
)- ItonItonThe Iton is a river in Normandy, France, left tributary of the Eure River. Its source is near Moulins-la-Marche. For about 10 km between Orvaux and Glisolles, it disappears and pursues a subterranean course....
(near LouviersLouviersLouviers is a commune in the Eure department in Haute-Normandie in northern France.Louviers is from Paris and from Rouen.-Population:-Sights:Its church, Notre Dame, has parts which date from the thirteenth century...
) - AvreAvre (Eure)The Avre is a river in France and a left tributary of the River Eure.The headwaters are in the Perche forest in Orne. It is 280m above sea level and joins with the Eure near Dreux and forms the border between the Eure and Eure-et-Loir départements....
(near DreuxDreuxDreux is a commune in the Eure-et-Loir department in northern France.-History:Dreux was known in ancient times as Durocassium, the capital of the Durocasses Celtic tribe. Despite the legend, its name was not related with Druids. The Romans established here a fortified camp known as Castrum...
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- Iton
- AndelleAndelleThe Andelle is a river of Normandy, France, in length, flowing through the departments of Seine-Maritime and Eure.- Geography :The Andelle has its source in the Pays de Bray in the territory of the commune of Serqueux...
(in PîtresPîtresPîtres is a commune in the Eure department in Haute-Normandie in northern France. It lies on the Seine.-History:Historically, it had a bridge to prevent Vikings from sailing up the river to Paris. It was here that King Charles the Bald promulgated the Edict of Pistres in...
) - EpteEpteThe Epte is a river in Seine-Maritime and Eure, in Normandy, France. It is a right tributary of the Seine.The river rises in Seine-Maritime in the Pays de Bray, near Forges-les-Eaux...
(near VernonVernon, EureVernon is a commune in the department of Eure in the Haute-Normandie region in northern France.It lies on the banks of the Seine River, about midway between Paris and Rouen...
) - Oise (in Conflans-Sainte-HonorineConflans-Sainte-HonorineConflans-Sainte-Honorine is a commune in the Yvelines department in the Île-de-France region in north-central France. It is located in the north-western suburbs of Paris from the center....
, west of ParisParisParis is the capital and largest city in France, situated on the river Seine, in northern France, at the heart of the Île-de-France region...
)- ThérainThérainThe Thérain is a river in France, tributary of the Oise River. It rises between Saint-Michel-d'Halescourt and Grumesnil in Seine-Maritime at 175 meters elevation...
(in CreilCreilCreil is a large town in northern France. It is designated municipally as a commune within the département of Oise.-History:Archaeological remains in the area include a Neolithic site, as well as a late Iron Age necropolis, perhaps belonging to a Gaulish fortress or protected camp.The city itself...
) - Aisne (in CompiègneCompiègneCompiègne is a city in northern France. It is designated municipally as a commune within the département of Oise.The city is located along the Oise River...
)- VesleVesleThe Vesle is the river on which the city of Reims stands. It is a fourth order river of France and a left-bank tributary of the Aisne River. It is 140 kilometres long, rises in the département of Marne through which it flows most of its course.-Geography:...
(in Condé-sur-AisneCondé-sur-AisneCondé-sur-Aisne is a commune in the Aisne department in Picardy in northern France.-References:*...
) - SuippeSuippeThe Suippe is an long river in Marne and Aisne départements, in north-eastern France. Its source is at Somme-Suippe. It flows generally northwest...
(in Condé-sur-SuippeCondé-sur-SuippeCondé-sur-Suippe is a commune in the Aisne department in Picardy in northern France.-Geography:The Suippe flows northwestward through the northern part of the commune, then flows into the Aisne River.-References:*...
) - AireAire (Aisne)The Aire is a river in northern France, right tributary of the Aisne. Its source is near the village Saint-Aubin-sur-Aire. Its course crosses the départements of Meuse and Ardennes. It flows through the towns of Pierrefitte-sur-Aire, Clermont-en-Argonne, Varennes-en-Argonne and Grandpré, finally...
(near GrandpréGrandpré, ArdennesGrandpré is a commune in the Ardennes department in northern France.-References:*...
)
- Vesle
- AiletteAilette (river)The Ailette is a long river in the Aisne département, eastern France. Its source is at Sainte-Croix. It flows generally west-northwest. It is a left tributary of the Oise into which it flows between Manicamp and Quierzy, northeast of Compiègne....
(in Quierzy)
- Thérain
- Marne (in Ivry-sur-SeineIvry-sur-SeineIvry-sur-Seine is a commune in the Val-de-Marne department in the southeastern suburbs of Paris, France. It is located from the center of Paris....
, south-east of Paris)- Grand MorinGrand MorinThe Grand Morin is a 118 km long river in France, left tributary of the Marne. Its source is near the village of Lachy. Its course crosses the departments of Marne and Seine-et-Marne...
(near MeauxMeauxMeaux is a commune in the Seine-et-Marne department in the Île-de-France region in the metropolitan area of Paris, France. It is located east-northeast from the center of Paris. Meaux is a sub-prefecture of the department and the seat of an arondissement...
)- AubetinAubetinThe Aubetin is a long river in the Marne and Seine-et-Marne départements, northeastern France. Its source is at Les Essarts-le-Vicomte, northeast of Nogent-sur-Seine. It flows generally west-northwest...
(in PommeusePommeusePommeuse is a commune in the Seine-et-Marne department in the Île-de-France region in north-central France.-Geography:Pommeuse is located in the valley of the Grand Morin and on the northern bank of the afore-mentioned valley....
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- Aubetin
- OurcqOurcqThe Ourcq is a 87 km long river in France, right tributary of the Marne. Its source is near the village Ronchères. Its course crosses the departments of Aisne, Oise and Seine-et-Marne. It flows southwest through the towns of Fère-en-Tardenois, La Ferté-Milon, Mareuil-sur-Ourcq and Crouy-sur-Ourcq,...
(near Lizy-sur-OurcqLizy-sur-OurcqLizy-sur-Ourcq is a commune in the Seine-et-Marne department in the Île-de-France region in north-central France.-External links:* * * *...
) - Petit MorinPetit MorinThe Petit Morin is a 86 km long river in France, left tributary of the Marne. Its source is in the commune Val-des-Marais. Its course crosses the departments of Marne, Aisne and Seine-et-Marne...
(in La Ferté-sous-JouarreLa Ferté-sous-JouarreLa Ferté-sous-Jouarre is a commune in the Seine-et-Marne département in the Île-de-France region in north-central France.It is located at a crossing point over the River Marne between Meaux and Château-Thierry.-History:...
) - Saulx (in Vitry-le-FrançoisVitry-le-FrançoisVitry-le-François is a commune in the Marne department in north-eastern France. It is located on the Marne River and is the western terminus of the Marne-Rhine Canal.- History :In 1142, Louis VII invaded Champagne and seized Vitry-le-François...
)- ChéeChéeThe Chée is a long river in the Meuse and Marne départements, northeastern France. Its source is in the Barrois, near Marat-la-Grande, a hamlet in Les Hauts-de-Chée. It flows generally southwest...
(in Vitry-en-PerthoisVitry-en-PerthoisVitry-en-Perthois is a commune in the Marne department in north-eastern France.-History:Vitry-en-Perthois was called Vitry-le-Brûlé after being burnt two times; in 1142 by the armies of Louis VII of France and in 1544 by the armies of Charles V.-Geography:The Chée flows into the Saulx in the...
) - OrnainOrnainThe Ornain is a 116 km long river in northeastern France, right tributary of the Saulx . It is formed near the village Gondrecourt-le-Château by the confluence of the small rivers Ognon and Maldite. It flows generally northwest...
(in Pargny-sur-SaulxPargny-sur-SaulxPargny-sur-Saulx is a commune in the Marne department in north-eastern France.Pargny-sur-Saulx is known for its tiles, which are exported sometimes to Singapore, giving it the nickname "the city of the tiles"...
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- Chée
- BlaiseBlaise (Marne)The Blaise is an long river in the Haute-Marne and Marne départements, northeastern France. Its source is in the village of Gillancourt. It flows generally northwest...
(in ArrignyArrignyArrigny is a commune in the Marne department in north-eastern France.-Geography:The river Blaise flows into the Marne in the commune....
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- Grand Morin
- OrgeOrgeThe Orge is a 53 km long river in France, left tributary of the Seine. Its source is in the village Saint-Martin-de-Bréthencourt. Its course crosses the départements of Yvelines and Essonne. It flows northwest through the towns of Dourdan, Saint-Chéron, Breuillet, Arpajon, and Savigny-sur-Orge,...
(in Athis-MonsAthis-MonsAthis-Mons is a commune in the southern suburbs of Paris, France. It is located from the center of Paris.Inhabitants are called Athégiens.A small part of Orly International Airport lies on the territory of the commune of Athis-Mons.-History:...
) - Essonne (in Corbeil-EssonnesCorbeil-EssonnesCorbeil-Essonnes is a commune in the southern suburbs of Paris, France. It is located from the center of Paris.Although neighboring Évry is the official seat of the Arrondissement of Évry, the sub-prefecture building and administration are located inside the commune of Corbeil-Essonnes.In the 19th...
)- JuineJuineThe Juine is a 53-kilometre-long French river. It is a tributary off the left bank of the Essonne River.Its source is in Loiret, in the forest of Chambaudoin, less than 3 km south-west from Autruy-sur-Juine...
(in Ballancourt-sur-EssonneBallancourt-sur-EssonneBallancourt-sur-Essonne is a commune in the Essonne department in Île-de-France in northern France.-Geography:The Essonne forms the commune western border.Inhabitants of Ballancourt-sur-Essonne are known as Ballancourtois.-References:**...
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- Juine
- LoingLoingThe Loing is a 142 km long river in central France, a left tributary of the Seine. Its source is in Sainte-Colombe-sur-Loing, in the south of the Yonne département.The Loing flows into the Seine in Saint-Mammès, near Moret-sur-Loing...
(near Moret-sur-LoingMoret-sur-LoingMoret-sur-Loing is a commune in the Seine-et-Marne department in the Île-de-France region in north-central France.The town was a source of inspiration for Monet, Renoir and Sisley.-Twin towns:...
)- Ouanne (in Conflans-sur-LoingConflans-sur-LoingConflans-sur-Loing is a commune in the Loiret department in north-central France.-See also:*Communes of the Loiret department...
) - LunainLunainThe Lunain is a long river in the Yonne and Seine-et-Marne départements in north-central France. It is a tributary off the right bank of the Loing.Its source is in Yonne, less than south-west of Égriselles-le-Bocage...
(in ÉpisyÉpisyÉpisy is a commune in the Seine-et-Marne department in the Île-de-France region in north-central France.-External links:* * *...
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- Ouanne (in Conflans-sur-Loing
- Yonne (in Montereau-Fault-YonneMontereau-Fault-YonneMontereau-Fault-Yonne, or simply Montereau, is a commune in the Seine-et-Marne department in the Île-de-France region in north-central France.-Name:...
)- ArmançonArmançonThe River Armançon drains part of north-western Burgundy in France. It rises in the département of Côte-d'Or and flows into the River Yonne at Migennes...
(in MigennesMigennesMigennes is a commune in the Yonne department in Burgundy in north-central France....
) - SereinSereinThe Serein is a river of eastern France. It is the main waterway of the Chablis wine district in Burgundy.-Origin of the name:Serein is the French word for "serene". This may reflect the placid nature of its course, or the strong monastic tradition in the area.-Geography:The Serein rises in the...
(in BassouBassouBassou is a commune in the Yonne department in Burgundy in north-central France....
) - Cure (near VermentonVermentonVermenton is a commune in the Yonne department in Burgundy in north-central France.The remains of the former Cistercian Reigny Abbey are situated here....
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- Armançon
- Aube (near Romilly-sur-SeineRomilly-sur-SeineRomilly-sur-Seine is a commune in the Aube department in north-central France.-Population:-Twin towns:Romilly-sur-Seine is twinned with: Milford Haven, United Kingdom Gotha, Germany Lüdenscheid, Germany Medicina, Italy Uman, Ukraine-References:*...
)- VoireVoireThe Voire is a small river in France, in the drainage basin of the Seine. Its source is in Mertrud, in the Haute-Marne department. It flows through Montier-en-Der and Puellemontier, and empties into the Aube River at Chalette-sur-Voire, in the Aube department....
(in Chalette-sur-VoireChalette-sur-VoireChalette-sur-Voire is a commune in the Aube department in north-central France.-Population:-References:*...
) - AujonAujonThe Aujon is a long river in the Haute-Marne and Aube départements, northeastern France. Its source is at Perrogney-les-Fontaines. It flows generally northwest...
(in Longchamp-sur-AujonLongchamp-sur-AujonLongchamp-sur-Aujon is a commune in the Aube department in north-central France.-Geography:The Aujon forms part of the commune's eastern border, crosses the village, flows west through the middle of the commune, then flows into the Aube, which forms the commune's western...
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- Voire
- BarseBarseThe Barse is a long river in the Aube département, north-central central France. Its source is under the château, in Vendeuvre-sur-Barse. It flows generally west...
(in TroyesTroyesTroyes is a commune and the capital of the Aube department in north-central France. It is located on the Seine river about southeast of Paris. Many half-timbered houses survive in the old town...
) - OurceOurceThe Ource is a long river in northeastern France, right tributary of the river Seine. Its source is in the Haute-Marne département, 2 km south of Poinson-lès-Grancey. It flows generally northwest...
(in Bar-sur-SeineBar-sur-SeineBar-sur-Seine is a commune in the Aube department in north-central France.Situated on the River Seine, it is just off the A5 autoroute. The town is famous for its castle, the Château de Bar sur Seine.-Geography:...
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- Risle
- Touques (in DeauvilleDeauvilleDeauville is a commune in the Calvados département in the Basse-Normandie region in northwestern France.With its racecourse, harbour, international film festival, marinas, conference centre, villas, Grand Casino and sumptuous hotels, Deauville is regarded as the "queen of the Norman beaches" and...
) - Dives (in CabourgCabourgCabourg is a commune in the Calvados department in the Basse-Normandie region of France.Cabourg belongs to the Paris Basin. The commune is located next to the sea and the back country is a plain, favourable to the cereal culture...
) - Orne (in OuistrehamOuistrehamOuistreham is a commune in the Calvados department' in the Basse-Normandie region in northwestern France.Ouistreham is a small port with fishing boats, leisure craft and a ferry-harbour. It serves as the port of the city of Caen. The town is about the mouth of the Canal de Caen à la...
) - Vire (near Isigny-sur-MerIsigny-sur-MerIsigny-sur-Mer is a commune in the Calvados department in the Basse-Normandie region in northwestern France.-Geography:Positioned at the bottom of the baie des Veys, Isigny is an important milk production area, known for its AOC butter and cream, as well as its cheeses made by the Isigny Sainte...
)- Aure (in Isigny-sur-Mer)
- DouveDouveThe Douve or Ouve is a river, 79 kilometres in length, which rises in the commune of Tollevast, near Cherbourg in the department of Manche. Ouve is considered its old name : Ouve appears to have been misspelled over the course of time as "Douve river" and then as "River of the Douve"...
(near CarentanCarentanCarentan is a small rural town near the north-eastern base of the French Cotentin Peninsula in Normandy in north-western France near the port city of Cherbourg-Octeville. Carentan has a population somewhat over 6,000 and is now administratively organized as a commune in the Manche department...
) - SéeSéeThe Sée is an 78 km long river in the Manche department, Normandy, France, beginning near Sourdeval. It empties into the bay of Mont Saint-Michel in Avranches, close to the mouth of the Sélune river. Another town along the Sée is Brécey.-References:*http://www.geoportail.fr*...
(near AvranchesAvranchesAvranches is a commune in the Manche department in the Basse-Normandie region in north-western France. It is a sub-prefecture of the department. The inhabitants are called Avranchinais.-History:...
) - SéluneSéluneThe Sélune is a 91 km long river in the Manche department, Normandy, France, beginning near Saint-Cyr-du-Bailleul. It empties into the bay of Mont Saint-Michel near Avranches, close to the mouth of the Sée river. Other towns along the Sélune are Barenton, Saint-Hilaire-du-Harcouët and...
(near Avranches) - CouesnonCouesnonThe Couesnon River is a river running from the département of Mayenne in north-western France, forming an estuary at Mont Saint-Michel. Its final stretch forms the border between the historical duchies of Normandy and Brittany...
(near Mont Saint Michel) - Rance (in Saint-MaloSaint-MaloSaint-Malo is a walled port city in Brittany in northwestern France on the English Channel. It is a sub-prefecture of the Ille-et-Vilaine.-Demographics:The population can increase to up to 200,000 in the summer tourist season...
) - Trieux (near LézardrieuxLézardrieuxLézardrieux is a commune in the Côtes-d'Armor department in Bretagne in northwestern France.The village is situated near the mouth of the estuary of the Trieux river - the suspension bridge across the river at this point is a French national monument...
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Atlantic Ocean
The rivers in this section are sorted north (BrestBrest, France
Brest is a city in the Finistère department in Brittany in northwestern France. Located in a sheltered position not far from the western tip of the Breton peninsula, and the western extremity of metropolitan France, Brest is an important harbour and the second French military port after Toulon...
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- ÉlornÉlornThe Élorn is a 56 km long river in Brittany, France. Its source is in the monts d'Arrée, 1.5km NNE of Le Tuchenn Kador, and it then runs through several small towns such as Sizun and Landivisiau before flowing out into the roadstead of Brest. This river is the birhplace of the legendary Dragon...
(near BrestBrest, FranceBrest is a city in the Finistère department in Brittany in northwestern France. Located in a sheltered position not far from the western tip of the Breton peninsula, and the western extremity of metropolitan France, Brest is an important harbour and the second French military port after Toulon...
) - AulneAulneThe Aulne is a 140 km long river of Brittany in north-western France, flowing down the hills and emptying into the roadstead of Brest, one of the many fjord-like bays just south of Brest. The river is part of the Canal de Nantes à Brest, the navigation canal that once connected the city of Nantes...
(in Logonna-DaoulasLogonna-DaoulasLogonna-Daoulas is a commune in the Finistère department of Brittany in north-western France.-Population:Inhabitants of Logonna-Daoulas are called in FrenchLogonnais.-References:** ;-External links:* *...
) - OdetOdetThe Odet is a river in western France , which runs from Saint-Goazec into the Atlantic Ocean at Bénodet. Bénodet is being given its name from the river The Odet is a river in western France (Finistère department), which runs from Saint-Goazec (near Leuhan, in the Montagnes Noires of Brittany) into...
(near Quimper) - LaïtaLaïtaThe Laïta is a river in western France . It is formed at the confluence of the rivers Ellé and Isole, in Quimperlé. It flows into the Atlantic Ocean near Guidel....
(in GuidelGuidelGuidel is a commune in the Morbihan department of Brittany in north-western France.-Cemetery:The communal cemetery, containing 108 tombs from the World War II, has been listed by the Commonwealth War Graves Commission...
)- ElléElléThe Ellé is a river in the region of Brittany, western France. Its source is south of the town Rostrenen, in the south-west of the department Côtes-d'Armor...
(in QuimperléQuimperléQuimperlé is a commune in the Finistère department of Brittany in northwestern France.-Geography:Quimperlé is in the southeast of Finistère, 20 km to the sest of Lorient and 44 km to the east of Quimper...
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- Ellé
- BlavetBlavetThe Blavet river flows from central Brittany and enters the Atlantic Ocean on the south coast near Lorient. The river is canalized for most of its length and is navigable for smaller craft. It is part of Brittany's canal system and became more important when the western half of that system got cut...
(in LorientLorientLorient, or L'Orient, is a commune and a seaport in the Morbihan department in Brittany in north-western France.-History:At the beginning of the 17th century, merchants who were trading with India had established warehouses in Port-Louis...
)- ÉvelÉvelThe Ével is a long river in the Morbihan département, western France. Its source is near la Bottine, a hamlet in Radenac. It flows generally west-southwest...
(in Baud, MorbihanBaud, MorbihanBaud is a commune in the Morbihan département in Brittany in north-western France.-Overview:There are many flower beds on the approaches to the town and in the area around the church. The "Town Centre" is the highest point of the town in the area besides the Church...
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- Ével
- VilaineVilaineThe Vilaine is a river in Brittany, in the west of France. The river's source is in the Mayenne département , and flows out in the Atlantic Ocean at Pénestin in the Morbihan département . It is 218 km long...
(in PénestinPénestinPénestin is a commune in the Morbihan department of Brittany in north-western France.-Beaches:As Penestin lies on the coast, it boasts several beaches, the most popular of which are La Mine d'Or and Loscolo.-References:* * -External links:*...
)- Oust (in RedonRedon, Ille-et-Vilaine-Breton language:The municipality launched a linguistic plan through Ya d'ar brezhoneg on 10 October 2008.In 2008, 14.31% of the children attended bilingual schools in primary education.-Economy:* Cargill Texturising Systems - A pectin factory...
)- ArzArz (river)The Arz is a long river in the Morbihan département, northwestern France. Its source is at Plaudren. It flows generally east-southeast. It is a right tributary of the Oust into which it flows at Saint-Jean-la-Poterie, near Redon....
(in Saint-Jean-la-PoterieSaint-Jean-la-PoterieSaint-Jean-la-Poterie is a commune in the Morbihan department of Brittany in north-western France.-Geography:The river Arz forms part of the commune's northern border, then flows into the Oust, which forms most of its eastern boundary.-Demographics:...
) - AffAff (river)The Aff is a river in Brittany, western France. It is a 65 km long tributary of the river Oust. It is canalized for between Glenac and La Gacilly....
(in GlénacGlénacGlénac is a commune in the Morbihan department of Brittany in north-western France.-External links:* * -References:* *...
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- Arz
- DonDon (Vilaine)The River Don is a river in Brittany, France. It is a tributary of the River Vilaine.-Geography:The River Don rises in the steppes of Brittany, near the towns of Saint-Michel-Chef-Chef and Chanveaux in Maine-et-Loire. The river flows west, passing through the towns of Saint-Julien-de-Vouvantes and...
(in MasséracMasséracMassérac is a commune in the Loire-Atlantique department in western France....
) - ChèreChèreThe Chère is a long river in the Loire-Atlantique and Ille-et-Vilaine départements, western France. Its source is at Soudan. It flows generally west...
(in Sainte-Anne-sur-VilaineSainte-Anne-sur-VilaineSainte-Anne-sur-Vilaine is a commune in the Ille-et-Vilaine department of Brittany in north-western France.-Geography:The river Chère forms all of the commune's southern border, then flows into the Vilaine, which forms all of its western border....
) - SemnonSemnonThe Semnon is a long river in the Mayenne, Maine-et-Loire, Ille-et-Vilaine and Loire-Atlantique départements, western France. Its source is at Congrier. It flows generally west-northwest...
(in Bourg-des-ComptesBourg-des-ComptesBourg-des-Comptes is a commune in the Ille-et-Vilaine department of Brittany in north-western France.-Geography:The river Semnon forms all of the commune's southern border, then flows into the Vilaine, which forms all of its western border.-Demographics:...
) - MeuMeuThe Meu is an long river in the Côtes-d'Armor and Ille-et-Vilaine départements, north western France. Its source is at Saint-Vran, west of the village. It flows generally southeast...
(in GovenGovenGoven is a commune in the Ille-et-Vilaine department of Brittany in north-western France.-Demographics:Inhabitants of Goven are called in FrenchGovenais.-References:* ;* -External links:* *...
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- Oust (in Redon
- LoireLoire (river)The Loire is the longest river in France. With a length of , it drains an area of , which represents more than a fifth of France's land area. It is the 170th longest river in the world...
(in Saint-NazaireSaint-NazaireSaint-Nazaire , is a commune in the Loire-Atlantique department in western France.The town has a major harbour, on the right bank of the Loire River estuary, near the Atlantic Ocean. The town is at the south of the second-largest swamp in France, called "la Brière"...
)- Sèvre NantaiseSèvre NantaiseThe Sèvre Nantaise is a river in western France, left tributary to the river Loire. Its source is in the Deux-Sèvres département, near Secondigny.It flows through the following départements and towns:*Deux-Sèvres: Moncoutant, La Forêt-sur-Sèvre...
(in NantesNantesNantes is a city in western France, located on the Loire River, from the Atlantic coast. The city is the 6th largest in France, while its metropolitan area ranks 8th with over 800,000 inhabitants....
) - ErdreErdreThe Erdre is a river in western France, right tributary to the river Loire. Its source is in the Maine-et-Loire département, near La Pouëze. It flows through the départements Maine-et-Loire and Loire-Atlantique. It flows into the river Loire in the city Nantes...
(in Nantes) - ÈvreÈvreThe Èvre is a long river in western France, left tributary of the Loire River. Its source is at Vezins, northeast of the village. It flows into the Loire at Le Marillais, east of the village....
(in Le MarillaisLe MarillaisLe Marillais is a commune in the Maine-et-Loire department in western France.-Geography:The Èvre river flows into the Loire River in the commune, some east of the village....
) - LayonLayonThe Layon is a long river in the Deux-Sèvres and Maine-et-Loire départements, western France. Its source is near Saint-Maurice-la-Fougereuse. It flows generally northwest...
(in Chalonnes-sur-LoireChalonnes-sur-LoireChalonnes-sur-Loire is a commune in the Maine-et-Loire department in western France. The closest airport to Chalonnes Sur Loire is Angers Airport also worth considering are Nantes Airport , Rennes Airport , or Tours Airport ....
) - Maine (near AngersAngersAngers is the main city in the Maine-et-Loire department in western France about south-west of Paris. Angers is located in the French region known by its pre-revolutionary, provincial name, Anjou, and its inhabitants are called Angevins....
)- Mayenne (near Angers)
- OudonOudon (river)The Oudon is a long river in the Mayenne and Maine-et-Loire départements, western France. Its source is near La Gravelle. It flows generally south east...
(in Le Lion-d'AngersLe Lion-d'AngersLe Lion-d'Angers is a commune in the Maine-et-Loire department in western France.-Geography:The Oudon River forms part of the commune’s southern border before joining the Mayenne River, which forms part of the commune’s eastern border.-References:...
)- VerzéeVerzéeThe Verzée is a long river in the Loire-Atlantique and Maine-et-Loire départements, western France. Its source is at Soudan. It flows generally east-southeast...
(in SegréSegréSegré is a commune in the Maine-et-Loire department in western France.-Geography:The town of Segré is the most southern part of the commune, where the Verzée flows into the Oudon River.-External links:*...
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- Verzée
- Ernée (in Saint-Jean-sur-MayenneSaint-Jean-sur-MayenneSaint-Jean-sur-Mayenne is a commune in the Mayenne department in north-western France.-References:*...
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- Oudon
- Sarthe (near Angers)
- LoirLoirThe Loir is a river in western France. It is a left tributary of the Sarthe River. Its source is in the Eure-et-Loir département, north of Illiers-Combray...
(north of Angers)- Braye (in LavenayLavenayLavenay is a commune in the Sarthe department in the region of Pays-de-la-Loire in north-western France.-Geography:The Braye forms most of the commune's south-eastern border, then flows into the Loir, which forms most of its south-western border....
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- Braye (in Lavenay
- VaigeVaigeThe Vaige is a long river in the Mayenne and Sarthe départements, western France. Its source is in Saint-Léger. It flows generally southeast...
(in Sablé-sur-SartheSablé-sur-SartheSablé-sur-Sarthe, commonly referred to as Sablé, is a commune in the Sarthe department in the Pays de la Loire region in west France.-Geography:...
) - VègreVègreThe Vègre is an long river in the Sarthe département, western France. Its source is near Rouessé-Vassé. It flows generally south. It is a right tributary of the Sarthe into which it flows near Avoise.-Communes along its course:...
(in AvoiseAvoiseAvoise is a commune in the Sarthe department in the region of Pays-de-la-Loire in north-western France.-Geography:The Vègre flows southward through the western part of the commune, then flows into the Sarthe River, which forms all of the commune's southern border.The village lies on the right bank...
) - HuisneHuisneThe Huisne is a river is located in France. It is a left tributary of the river Sarthe, which it meets in Le Mans. Its source is near the town Pervenchères, in the Orne department.The Huisne flows through the following départements and towns:...
(in Le MansLe MansLe Mans is a city in France, located on the Sarthe River. Traditionally the capital of the province of Maine, it is now the capital of the Sarthe department and the seat of the Roman Catholic diocese of Le Mans. Le Mans is a part of the Pays de la Loire region.Its inhabitants are called Manceaux...
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- Loir
- Mayenne (near Angers)
- ThouetThouetThe Thouet is a tributary river of the Loire in the Poitou-Charentes and Pays de la Loire régions of France. The Thouet rises at Secondigny, close to the source of the Sèvre Nantaise, and joins the Loire just to the west of Saumur...
(in SaumurSaumurSaumur is a commune in the Maine-et-Loire department in western France.The historic town is located between the Loire and Thouet rivers, and is surrounded by the vineyards of Saumur itself, Chinon, Bourgueil, Coteaux du Layon, etc...
)- Dive (near Saint-Just-sur-DiveSaint-Just-sur-DiveSaint-Just-sur-Dive is a commune in the Maine-et-Loire department in western France.-References:*...
) - Argenton (near Saint-Martin-de-SanzaySaint-Martin-de-SanzaySaint-Martin-de-Sanzay is a commune in the Deux-Sèvres department in western France.-References:*...
) - ThouaretThouaretThe Thouaret is a 52 km long river in France, right tributary of the Thouet. Its source is in the commune Chanteloup. Its course crosses the department of Deux-Sèvres. It flows northeast through the towns of La Chapelle-Saint-Laurent, Chiché and Saint-Varent, finally flowing into the Thouet near...
(near ThouarsThouarsThouars is a commune in the Deux-Sèvres department in western France.It is on the River Thouet. Its inhabitants are known as Thouarsais.-History:...
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- Dive (near Saint-Just-sur-Dive
- Vienne (in Candes-Saint-MartinCandes-Saint-MartinCandes-Saint-Martin is a commune in the Indre-et-Loire department in central France. It overlooks the confluence of the Vienne and Loire rivers from a steep hill on the left bank of the Loire, and marks the boundary between the modern departments of Indre-et-Loire to the east, and Maine-et-Loire...
)- Creuse (north of ChâtelleraultChâtelleraultChâtellerault is a commune in the Vienne department in the Poitou-Charentes region in France.It is located to the north of Poitou, and the residents are called Châtelleraudais.-Geography:...
)- GartempeGartempeThe Gartempe is a French river, 205 kilometres long. It is a left tributary of the Creuse River, which it joins in La Roche-Posay. Its source is in the municipality of Peyrabout.Among its tributaries are the Anglin, the Brame and the Semme....
(in La Roche-PosayLa Roche-PosayLa Roche-Posay is a commune in the Vienne department in the Poitou-Charentes region in western France.-Demographics:-References:*...
)- AnglinAnglinThe Anglin is a long river in the Creuse, Indre and Vienne départements in central France. Its source is near Azerables. It flows generally northwest...
(in Angles-sur-l'AnglinAngles-sur-l'AnglinAngles-sur-l'Anglin is a commune in the Vienne department in the Poitou-Charentes region in western France. It has been selected as one of the official most beautiful villages of France and contains castle ruins dating as far back as the 11th century originally constructed for the Bishop of...
)- SalleronSalleronThe Salleron is a long river in the Haute-Vienne, Vienne and Indre départements, central France. Its source is several small streams which converge in a pond at Azat-le-Ris. It flows generally north...
(in IngrandesIngrandes, IndreIngrandes is a commune in the Indre department in central France.-Geography:The commune is located in the parc naturel régional de la Brenne....
) - BenaizeBenaizeThe Benaize is a long river in the Creuse, Haute-Vienne, Vienne and Indre départements, central France. Its source is near La Souterraine. It flows generally northwest...
(in Saint-Hilaire-sur-BenaizeSaint-Hilaire-sur-BenaizeSaint-Hilaire-sur-Benaize is a commune in the Indre department in central France.-Geography:The commune is located in the parc naturel régional de la Brenne....
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- Salleron
- BrameBrameThe Brame is a long river in the Creuse and Haute-Vienne départements, central France. Its source is at La Souterraine. It flows generally west...
(in DarnacDarnacDarnac is a commune in the Haute-Vienne department in the Limousin region in western France.-Geography:The river Brame forms all of the commune's northern border, then flows into the Gartempe, which forms all of its western border....
) - SemmeSemmeThe Semme is a 50.3 km long river in the Creuse and Haute-Vienne départements, central France. Its source is in Saint-Priest-la-Feuille...
(in DrouxDrouxDroux is a commune in the Haute-Vienne department in the Limousin region in western France.-Geography:The river Semme forms most of the commune's southwestern border, flows southwest through the middle of the commune, then flows into the Gartempe, which forms the commune's southern...
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- Anglin
- BouzanneBouzanneThe Bouzanne is an long river in the Indre département of central France, and is a tributary of the Creuse. Its source is in the commune of Aigurande, northwest of the town itself, near the hamlet of la Bouzanne...
(in Le Pont-Chrétien-ChabenetLe Pont-Chrétien-ChabenetLe Pont-Chrétien-Chabenet is a commune in the Indre department in central France.-Geography:The Bouzanne flows westward through the northern part of the commune, then flows into the Creuse, which forms the commune's south-western border.-Sights:...
) - Petite CreusePetite CreuseThe Petite Creuse is a long river in Allier and Creuse départements, in central France. Its source is at Treignat, southeast of the village. It is a left tributary of the Creuse River into which it flows at Fresselines. The river is dammed at several locations creating valley lakes that are...
(in FresselinesFresselinesFresselines is a commune in the Creuse department in the Limousin region in central France.-Geography:A tourism and farming village situated some northwest of Guéret, at the junction of the D76 and the D44 roads, where the river Petite Creuse joins the Creuse.-Population:-Sights:* The church of...
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- Gartempe
- ClainClainThe Clain is a 144 km long river in western France, left tributary of the river Vienne. Its source is near Hiesse, in the Charente department.The Clain flows generally north through the following departments and towns:*Charente...
(in ChâtelleraultChâtelleraultChâtellerault is a commune in the Vienne department in the Poitou-Charentes region in France.It is located to the north of Poitou, and the residents are called Châtelleraudais.-Geography:...
)- ClouèreClouèreThe Clouère is a long river in the Charente and Vienne départements, western France. Its source is at Lessac. It flows generally northwest...
(in Château-LarcherChâteau-LarcherChâteau-Larcher is a commune in the Vienne department in the Poitou-Charentes region in western France.-Geography:The Clouère flows northwesthward through the middle of the commune, forms part of its north-eastern border, then flows into the Clain, which forms its north-western border.-References:*...
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- Clouère
- BrianceBrianceThe Briance is a long river in the Haute-Vienne département, central France. Its source is at La Croisille-sur-Briance. It flows generally northwest...
(in Condat-sur-VienneCondat-sur-VienneCondat-sur-Vienne is a commune in the Haute-Vienne department in the Limousin region in western France.-Geography:The river Briance forms most of the commune's southern border, then flows into the Vienne, which forms all of its western border....
) - TaurionTaurionThe Taurion , as it is known in Haute-Vienne, or Thaurion, as it is known in Creuse, is a 107 km long river in western France, tributary of the Vienne river....
(in Saint-Priest-TaurionSaint-Priest-TaurionSaint-Priest-Taurion is a commune in the Haute-Vienne department in the Limousin region in west-central France.-References:*...
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- Creuse (north of Châtellerault
- Indre (in AvoineAvoine, Indre-et-LoireAvoine is a commune in the Indre-et-Loire department in central France. It is noted for its thriving chess club.-Population:...
)- IndroisIndroisThe Indrois is a long river in the Indre and Indre-et-Loire départements, central France. Its source is at Villegouin. It flows generally northwest...
(in Azay-sur-IndreAzay-sur-IndreAzay-sur-Indre is a commune in the Indre-et-Loire department in central France.-Geography:The Indrois flows westward through the eastern part of the commune, then flows into the Indre....
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- Indrois
- Cher (in VillandryVillandryVillandry is a commune in the Indre-et-Loire department in central France. The Château de Villandry is located there....
)- SauldreSauldreThe Sauldre is a river in central France, right tributary of the river Cher. Its source is near the village Montigny, southwest of Sancerre. The Sauldre flows generally northwest through the following départements and towns:...
(in Selles-sur-CherSelles-sur-CherSelles-sur-Cher is a commune in the Loir-et-Cher department of central France.The name of the commune is known internationally for the goat's cheese, Selles-sur-Cher, that was first made in the village in the 19th century.-Demography:-References:...
)- RèreRèreThe Rère is a long river in the Cher and Loir-et-Cher département, central France. Its source is at Presly. It flows generally west. It is a left tributary of the Sauldre into which it flows at Villeherviers....
(in VilleherviersVilleherviersVilleherviers is a commune in the Loir-et-Cher department in central France.-Geography:The Rère flows northwestwad through the eastern part of the commune, then flows into the Sauldre, which flows southwestward through the middle of the commune....
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- Rère
- ArnonArnon (France)The Arnon is a river in central France, left tributary of the river Cher. Its source is near the village Préveranges, west of Montluçon. The Arnon flows generally north through the following départements and towns:* Allier...
(near VierzonVierzonVierzon is a commune in the Cher department in the Centre region of France.-Geography:A medium-sized town by the banks of the Cher River with some light industry and an area of forestry and farming to the north...
) - YèvreYèvreThe Yèvre is a river in central France, right tributary of the river Cher. Its source is near the village Gron, east of Bourges. The Yèvre flows generally west through the following towns, all in the département Cher: Baugy, Avord, Saint-Germain-du-Puy, Bourges, Mehun-sur-Yèvre and Vierzon.The...
(in Vierzon)- Auron (in BourgesBourgesBourges is a city in central France on the Yèvre river. It is the capital of the department of Cher and also was the capital of the former province of Berry.-History:...
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- Auron (in Bourges
- TardesTardes (river)The Tardes is a long river in the Creuse département, central France. Its source is at Basville. It flows generally north. It is a left tributary of the Cher into which it flows between Évaux-les-Bains and Budelière.Its main tributary is the Voueize....
(in Évaux-les-BainsÉvaux-les-BainsÉvaux-les-Bains is a commune in the Creuse department in the Limousin region in central France.-History:A spa town founded by the Romans in the first century, who developed the thermal baths and called the place “Ivaonum”, possibly after a deity, Ivaos....
)- VoueizeVoueizeThe Voueize is a long river in the Creuse département, central France. Its source is at La Chaussade. It flows generally northeast. It is a left tributary of the Tardes into which it flows at Chambon-sur-Voueize.-Communes along its course:...
(in Chambon-sur-VoueizeChambon-sur-VoueizeChambon-sur-Voueize is a commune in the Creuse department in the Limousin region in central France.-Geography:An area of lakes, forestry and farming comprising a small town and several hamlets, situated at the confluence of the rivers Voueize and Tardes, some southwest of Montlucon near the...
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- Voueize
- Sauldre
- BeuvronBeuvron (Loire)The Beuvron is a river in central France, left tributary of the river Loire. Its source is near the village Coullons, southwest of Gien. The Beuvron flows generally west through the following départements and towns:* Loiret: Cerdon...
(in Chaumont-sur-LoireChaumont-sur-LoireChaumont-sur-Loire is a commune in the Loir-et-Cher département in central France.-See also:* Château de Chaumont* Communes of the Loir-et-Cher department...
)- CossonCossonThe Cosson is a long river in central France, right tributary of the river Beuvron. Its source is near the village Vannes-sur-Cosson, in Sologne. The Cosson flows through the following departments and communes:...
(in Candé-sur-BeuvronCandé-sur-BeuvronCandé-sur-Beuvron is a commune in the Loir-et-Cher département in central France.-Geography:The Cosson river flows southwestward through the middle of the commune, then flows into the Beuvron, which flows westward through the southern part of the commune before to flow into the Loire, which forms...
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- Cosson
- VauviseVauviseThe Vauvise is a long river in the Cher département, central France. Its source is at Nérondes. It flows generally north. It is a left tributary of the Loire into which it flows at Saint-Satur, near Sancerre.-Communes along its course:...
(in Saint-SaturSaint-SaturSaint-Satur is a commune in the Cher department in central France.It is a medieval town near the Loire River in the former province of Berry.-History:...
) - Allier (near NeversNeversNevers is a commune in – and the administrative capital of – the Nièvre department in the Bourgogne region in central France...
)- SiouleSiouleThe Sioule is a long river in central France, left tributary of the river Allier. Its source is near the village Orcival, north of Mont-Dore, in the Massif Central. The Sioule has cut a deep gorge, especially in its upper course...
(in La Ferté-HauteriveLa Ferté-HauteriveLa Ferté-Hauterive is a commune in the Allier department in central France.-Population:-References:*...
)- BoubleBoubleThe Bouble is a long river in the Allier and Puy-de-Dôme départements, south central France. Its source is at Gouttières. It flows generally northeast...
(in Saint-Pourçain-sur-SiouleSaint-Pourçain-sur-SiouleSaint-Pourçain-sur-Sioule is a commune in the Allier department in central France.-Geography:The commune is located north of Vichy and south of Moulins on the Route nationale 9....
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- Bouble
- DoreDore (France)The Dore is a 141 km long river in central France , right tributary of the river Allier. Its source is near the town Saint-Germain-l'Herm, in the Massif Central. The Dore flows generally north through the following towns: Arlanc, Ambert, Courpière, Puy-Guillaume...
(near Puy-GuillaumePuy-GuillaumePuy-Guillaume is a commune in the Puy-de-Dôme department in Auvergne in central France.-References:*...
) - AlagnonAlagnonThe Alagnon , also spelled Allagnon, is a long river in central France, left tributary of the river Allier. Its source is near the village Laveissière, near the Plomb du Cantal, in the Massif Central...
(near JumeauxJumeauxJumeaux is a commune in the Puy-de-Dôme department in Auvergne in central France.-References:*...
) - SenouireSenouireThe Senouire is a long river in the Haute-Loire département, south-central France. Its source is at Sembadel. It flows generally west. It is a right tributary of the Allier into which it flows between Fontannes and Vieille-Brioude, near Brioude....
(near BrioudeBrioudeBrioude is a commune in the Haute-Loire department in the Auvergne region in south-central France. It lies on the banks of the River Allier, a tributary of the Loire.-History:...
) - ChapeaurouxChapeaurouxThe Chapeauroux is a long river in the Lozère and Haute-Loire départements, south-central France. Its source is near Estables, in the Margeride. It flows generally northeast...
(in Saint-Christophe-d'AllierSaint-Christophe-d'AllierSaint-Christophe-d'Allier is a commune in the Haute-Loire department in south-central France.-Geography:The Chapeauroux forms part of the commune's south-eastern border, then flows into the Allier which forms the commune's north-eastern border.-References:...
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- Sioule
- AcolinAcolinThe Acolin is a long river in France. It is a left tributary of the Loire, which it meets near Decize. It flows through the départements Allier and Nièvre.-Course:...
(near DecizeDecizeDecize is a commune in the Nièvre department in central France.-Site:The town is situated on a former island in the Loire at the confluent of the Aron river. The right channel of the Loire was dammed up to reclaim land and now remains as an arm stretching upstream to the centre of town...
) - AronAron (Loire)The Aron is a 105 km long river in central France. It is a right tributary of the Loire, which it meets in Decize. It flows through the département Nièvre.-Course:The source of the Aron is in the commune Crux-la-Ville, about 35 km north-east of Nevers...
(in DecizeDecizeDecize is a commune in the Nièvre department in central France.-Site:The town is situated on a former island in the Loire at the confluent of the Aron river. The right channel of the Loire was dammed up to reclaim land and now remains as an arm stretching upstream to the centre of town...
)- AlèneAlèneThe Alène is a long river in the Nièvre département, central France. Its source is at Poil, about west of the village, in the parc naturel régional du Morvan. It flows generally west...
(in Cercy-la-TourCercy-la-TourCercy-la-Tour is a commune in the Nièvre department in central France.-Geography:The village is located in the middle of the commune, where the river Alène joins the Aron.-Demographics:...
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- Alène
- BesbreBesbreThe Besbre is a river in central France, left tributary of the river Loire. Its source is on the mountain Puy de Montoncel, northeast of Thiers, in the Massif Central...
(near Dompierre-sur-BesbreDompierre-sur-BesbreDompierre-sur-Besbre is a commune in the Allier department in central France.-Population:-References:*...
) - ArrouxArrouxThe Arroux is a river in central France, right tributary of the river Loire. Its source is east of Arnay-le-Duc, in Côte-d'Or. The Arroux flows generally south through the following départements and towns:* Côte-d'Or: Arnay-le-Duc...
(in DigoinDigoinDigoin is a commune in the Saône-et-Loire department in the region of Bourgogne in eastern France.The junction of the Canal du Centre and the Canal latéral à la Loire is near Digoin.-Geography:...
)- BourbinceBourbinceThe Bourbince is an long river in the Saône-et-Loire département, in central eastern France. Its source is at Montcenis. It flows generally southwest...
(in DigoinDigoinDigoin is a commune in the Saône-et-Loire department in the region of Bourgogne in eastern France.The junction of the Canal du Centre and the Canal latéral à la Loire is near Digoin.-Geography:...
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- Bourbince
- ArconceArconceThe Arconce is a long river in the Saône-et-Loire département, central France. Its source is in Mary, southwest of the village. It is a right tributary of the Loire into which it flows at Varenne-Saint-Germain, northwest of the village....
(in Varenne-Saint-GermainVarenne-Saint-GermainVarenne-Saint-Germain is a commune in the Saône-et-Loire department in the region of Bourgogne in eastern France.-Geography:The Arconce flows north-northwestward through the middle of the commune, then flows into the Loire, which forms parts of the commune's western border.-References:*...
) - Lignon du ForezLignon du ForezThe Lignon du Forez is a long river in the Loire department, east-central France. Its source is near Chalmazel. It flows generally east. It is a left tributary of the Loire into which it flows near Feurs.-Communes along its course:...
(in FeursFeursFeurs is a commune in the Loire department and in the Rhône-Alpes region in central France.The inhabitants of Feurs are called Foréziens.-History:The name Feurs derives from the Roman name of the town Forum Segusiavorum...
) - Lignon du VelayLignon du VelayThe Lignon du Velay is a long river in the Ardèche and Haute-Loire départements, south-central France. Its source is near Chaudeyrolles. It flows generally north...
(in Monistrol-sur-LoireMonistrol-sur-LoireMonistrol-sur-Loire is a commune in the Haute-Loire department in south-central France.It is the birthplace of former Roman Catholic archbishop Armand-François-Marie de Charbonnel-See also:*Communes of the Haute-Loire department...
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- Sèvre Nantaise
- Lay (in L'Aiguillon-sur-MerL'Aiguillon-sur-MerL'Aiguillon-sur-Mer is a commune in the Vendée department in western France.-Geography:The river Lay forms all of the commune's northwestern border, then flows into the Atlantic Ocean, which forms all of its western border.-References:*...
)- YonYonThe Yon is a long river in the Vendée département, western France. Its source is at Saint-Martin-des-Noyers. It flows generally south. It is a right tributary of the Lay into which it flows between Rosnay and Le Champ-Saint-Père....
(in Le Champ-Saint-PèreLe Champ-Saint-PèreLe Champ-Saint-Père is a commune in the Vendée department in the Pays de la Loire region in western France.-Geography:The river Yon forms all of the commune's north-eastern border, then flows into the Lay, which forms all of its eastern border.-References:...
) - SmagneSmagneThe Smagne is a long river in the Vendée département, western France. Its source is near Bourseguin, a hamlet in Bourneau. It flows generally west...
(in Mareuil-sur-Lay-DissaisMareuil-sur-Lay-DissaisMareuil-sur-Lay-Dissais is a commune in the Vendée department in the Pays de la Loire region in western France.-Geography:The river Smagne forms part of the commune's eastern border, then flows into the Lay, which flows southwestward through the commune and crosses the village.-References:*...
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- Yon
- Sèvre NiortaiseSèvre NiortaiseThe Sèvre Niortaise is a river in western France, flowing into the Atlantic Ocean. Its source is in the Deux-Sèvres département, near Sepvret, north of Melle.It flows through the following départements and towns:...
(in MaransMarans, Charente-MaritimeMarans is a commune in the Charente-Maritime department in the Poitou-Charentes region in southwestern France.It is connected to La Rochelle by the Canal de Marans à la Rochelle...
)- Vendée (in MaransMarans, Charente-MaritimeMarans is a commune in the Charente-Maritime department in the Poitou-Charentes region in southwestern France.It is connected to La Rochelle by the Canal de Marans à la Rochelle...
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- Vendée (in Marans
- Charente (near RochefortRochefort, Charente-MaritimeRochefort is a commune in southwestern France, a port on the Charente estuary. It is a sub-prefecture of the Charente-Maritime department.-History:...
)- BoutonneBoutonneThe Boutonne is a long river in the Deux-Sèvres and Charente-Maritime départements, western France. Its source is in the village of Chef-Boutonne . It flows generally southwest...
(in CabariotCabariotCabariot is a commune in the Charente-Maritime department in southwestern France.-Geography:The Boutonne forms part of the commune's southeastern border, then flows into the Charente River, which forms all of its southwestern border.-Population:...
) - SeugneSeugneThe Seugne is an long river in the Charente-Maritime département, in western France, left tributary of the Charente. Its source is in the commune of Montlieu-la-Garde, west of the village...
(near CourcouryCourcouryCourcoury is a commune in the Charente-Maritime department in southwestern France.-Geography:The Seugne river flows into the Charente River in the commune, 2.5 km east from the village itself.-Population:-References:*...
) - BonnieureBonnieureThe Bonnieure is a river in the Charente département, southwestern France, left tributary to the river Charente. Its source is in Genouillac, in the east of the department. It flows into the Charente near Mansle. Another town along the Bonnieure is Chasseneuil-sur-Bonnieure.- References...
(near MansleMansleMansle is a commune in the Charente department in southwestern France. It is about 20 km north of Angoulême on the main N10 road.-Population:...
)- TardoireTardoireThe Tardoire is a river in southwestern France, left tributary to the river Bonnieure. Its source is in Châlus, in the Haute-Vienne département. It flows into the Bonnieure near Saint-Ciers-sur-Bonnieure...
(in Saint-Ciers-sur-BonnieureSaint-Ciers-sur-BonnieureSaint-Ciers-sur-Bonnieure is a commune in the Charente department in southwestern France.-Population:-References:*...
)- BandiatBandiatThe Bandiat is a small river that is 91 km long, a left tributary of the Tardoire. It flows through the Haute-Vienne, Dordogne and Charente departments in France.-Geography:...
(in AgrisAgrisAgris is a commune in the Charente department in southwestern France.-Population:-References:*...
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- Bandiat
- Tardoire
- Boutonne
- SeudreSeudreThe Seudre is a river in the Charente-Maritime département, southwestern France, flowing into the Atlantic Ocean. Its source is near Saint-Genis-de-Saintonge. It flows northwest through Saint-André-de-Lidon, Saujon and La Tremblade. It flows into the Atlantic Ocean near Marennes...
(in MarennesMarennes, Charente-MaritimeMarennes is a commune in the Charente-Maritime department in southwestern France.For a long time it was one of the most prosperous cities of the Saintonge due to its location in the middle of the salt-water marshes at a time where salt was a valuable commodity.Marennes is a center for oyster...
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- Dordogne (into the Gironde estuaryGironde estuaryThe Gironde is a navigable estuary , in southwest France and is formed from the meeting of the rivers Dordogne and Garonne just below the centre of Bordeaux...
near AmbèsAmbèsAmbès is a commune in the Gironde department in southwestern France.It is located at the point, the Bec d'Ambès , where the rivers Garonne and Dordogne meet to form the Gironde estuary....
)- Isle (in LibourneLibourneLibourne is a commune in the Gironde department in Aquitaine in southwestern France. It is a sub-prefecture of the department.It is the wine-making capital of northern Gironde and lies near Saint-Émilion and Pomerol.-Geography:...
)- DronneDronneThe Dronne is a 201 km long river in southwestern France, right tributary of the Isle River. Its source is in the north-western Massif Central, east of the town of Châlus at an elevation of 510 m...
(in CoutrasCoutrasCoutras is a commune in the Gironde department in Aquitaine in southwestern France.-History:The Battle of Coutras, one of the most important battles of the French Wars of Religion, was fought there on 20 October 1587.-Population:-References:*...
)- LizonneLizonneThe Lizonne , also called Nizonne, is a long river in the Dordogne and Charente départements, southwestern France. Its source is near Morelière, a hamlet in Sceau-Saint-Angel. It flows generally southwest...
(in Saint-SéverinSaint-SéverinSaint-Séverin is a commune in the Charente department in southwestern France.-Geography:The Lizonne forms the commune's eastern border, then flows into the Dronne, which forms the commune's southern border.-Population:-References:*...
) - CôleCôleThe Côle is a long river in the Dordogne département, south-central France. Its source is near le Châtenet, a hamlet in Firbeix. It flows generally southwest...
(in Condat-sur-TrincouCondat-sur-TrincouCondat-sur-Trincou is a commune in the Dordogne department in Aquitaine in southwestern France.-Geography:The village lies on the right bank of the Trincou, which flows southwest through the northern part of the commune, before to flow into the Côle....
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- Lizonne
- BeauronneBeauronne (Les Lèches)The Beauronne is a stream in the Dordogne department, France. It is a watershed of the Isle.The origin of the name contracted from bebros or beber which designated the beaver and the onna which represented the course of the water, it is of Celtic origin...
(near MussidanMussidanMussidan is a commune in the Dordogne department in Aquitaine in southwestern France.-Population:-International relations:It is twinned with Woodbridge, Suffolk, England.* Vigy, France; since 1990-References:*...
) - AuvézèreAuvézèreThe Auvézère is a small river in the Dordogne department of France. It is a tributary of the Isle River, which is itself a tributary of the Dordogne River.-Geography:...
(in BassillacBassillacBassillac is a commune in the Dordogne department in southwestern France.-Population:-References:*...
) - Loue (in CoulauresCoulauresCoulaures is a commune in the Dordogne department in Aquitaine in southwestern France.-Population:...
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- Dronne
- VézèreVézèreThe Vézère is a 211 km long river in south-western France, right tributary of the Dordogne River. Its source is in the north-western Massif Central...
(near Le BugueLe BugueLe Bugue is a commune in the Dordogne department in southwestern France.-Geography:Le Bugue is located on the banks of the Vézère River a few kilometres before the confluence of the Vézère with the Dordogne River at Limeuil. Le Bugue is also on two national routes .-History:Le Bugue has been...
)- Corrèze (in Brive-la-GaillardeBrive-la-GaillardeBrive-la-Gaillarde is a commune of France. It is a sub-prefecture of the Corrèze department. The population of the urban area was 89,260 as of 1999. Although it is by far the biggest commune in Corrèze, the capital is Tulle.-History:...
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- Corrèze (in Brive-la-Gaillarde
- CéouCéouThe Céou is a long river in the Lot and Dordogne départements, southwestern France. Its source is at Séniergues, southwest of Rocamadour. It flows generally northwest...
(in Castelnaud-la-ChapelleCastelnaud-la-ChapelleCastelnaud-la-Chapelle is a commune in the Dordogne department in Aquitaine in southwestern France.The Château de Castelnaud-la-Chapelle is located in the commune.-Geography:...
) - CèreCèreThe Cère is a long river in south-western France, left tributary of the Dordogne River. Its source is in the south-western Massif Central, near the mountain Plomb du Cantal...
(near BretenouxBretenouxBretenoux is a commune in the Lot department in south-western France....
) - MaronneMaronneThe Maronne is a long river in the Cantal and Corrèze départements, in south central France. Its source is several small streams joining near Récusset,a hamlet in Saint-Paul-de-Salers. It flows generally west...
(in ArgentatArgentatArgentat is a commune in the Corrèze department in central France.-Geography:Argentat is situated on the Dordogne River, to the south west of Bort-les-Orgues. It is the point where the Maronne, a tributary of the Dordogne, converges with the famous river...
) - LuzègeLuzègeThe Luzège is a long river in the Corrèze département, south-central France. Its source is on the Plateau de Millevaches, in Meymac, north-northwest of the town. It flows generally south...
(in Laval-sur-LuzègeLaval-sur-LuzègeLaval-sur-Luzège is a commune in the Corrèze department in central France.-Geography:The Luzège forms the commune's eastern border, then flows into the Dordogne, which forms the commune's southern border.-Population:-References:*...
) - TriouzouneTriouzouneThe Triouzoune is a long river in the Corrèze département, south-central France. Its source is on the Plateau de Millevaches, north of la Rigaudie, a hamlet in Saint-Sulpice-les-Bois. It flows generally south-southeast...
(in SérandonSérandonSérandon is a commune in the Corrèze department in central France.-Geography:The Triouzoune forms the commune's western border, then flows into the Dordogne, which forms the commune's southeastern and eastern borders.-Population:-References:*...
) - DiègeDiègeThe Diège is a long river in the Corrèze département, south central France. Its source is at Saint-Setiers, on the plateau de Millevaches, in the parc naturel régional de Millevaches en Limousin. It flows generally southeast...
(in Roche-le-PeyrouxRoche-le-PeyrouxRoche-le-Peyroux is a commune in the Corrèze department in central France.-Geography:The river Diège forms all of the commune's northern and eastern borders, then flows into the Dordogne, which forms all of its southern border.-Population:...
) - RhueRhue (river)The Rhue is a long river in the Puy-de-Dôme, Cantal and Corrèze départements, south central France. Its source is at Besse-et-Saint-Anastaise, near Super Besse, in the parc naturel régional des volcans d'Auvergne, southeast of the puy de Sancy. It flows generally southwest...
(in Bort-les-OrguesBort-les-OrguesBort-les-Orgues is a commune in the Corrèze department in central France.- Geography :Bort-les-Orgues is situated on the Dordogne River.The river Rhue forms part of the commune's southeastern border, then flows into the Dordogne....
) - ChavanonChavanonThe Chavanon is a long river in the Creuse, Puy-de-Dôme and Corrèze départements, central France. Its source is in Crocq. It flows generally southeast...
(in Confolent-Port-DieuConfolent-Port-DieuConfolent-Port-Dieu is a commune in the Corrèze department in central France.-Geography:The Chavanon forms the commune's northeastern border, then flows into the Dordogne, which forms the commune's eastern border.-Population:-References:*...
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- Isle (in Libourne
- GaronneGaronneThe Garonne is a river in southwest France and northern Spain, with a length of .-Source:The Garonne's headwaters are to be found in the Aran Valley in the Pyrenees, though three different locations have been proposed as the true source: the Uelh deth Garona at Plan de Beret , the Ratera-Saboredo...
(into the Gironde estuaryGironde estuaryThe Gironde is a navigable estuary , in southwest France and is formed from the meeting of the rivers Dordogne and Garonne just below the centre of Bordeaux...
near AmbèsAmbèsAmbès is a commune in the Gironde department in southwestern France.It is located at the point, the Bec d'Ambès , where the rivers Garonne and Dordogne meet to form the Gironde estuary....
)- CironCironThe Ciron is a left tributary of the Garonne, in Gironde, Southwest France.- Geography:The Ciron rises in the eastern end of the Moors of Gascony, in Landes...
(in BarsacBarsac, GirondeBarsac is a commune on the left bank of the Garonne river in the Gironde department in southwestern France.-Population:-Wine:The town gives its name to a wine making appellation, Barsac AOC, that produces sweet white wines....
) - DroptDroptThe Dropt is a river in Aquitaine, France. It is a right tributary to the Garonne.- Geography :The source of the Dropt is located near Capdrot in the Dordogne. The drainage basin covers the area between the valleys of the Lot River and the Dordogne River....
(in CaudrotCaudrotCaudrot is a commune in the Gironde department in Aquitaine in southwestern France.-Population:-References:*...
) - Lot (near Aiguillon)
- LèdeLèdeThe Lède is a 54 km long river in the Lot-et-Garonne département, south-western France, right tributary of the Lot River. Its source is near Lacapelle-Biron. It flows generally southwest through the town Monflanquin and flows into the Lot in Casseneuil....
(near Villeneuve-sur-LotVilleneuve-sur-LotVilleneuve-sur-Lot is a town and commune in the Lot-et-Garonne department in south-western France. The commune was formerly named Villeneuve-d'Agen....
) - CéléCéléThe Célé is a 104 km long river in the Cantal and Lot départements, south-western France, right tributary of the Lot River. Its source is near Calvinet. It flows generally west through the following départements and towns:* Cantal: Saint-Constant...
(near CabreretsCabreretsCabrerets is a commune in the Lot department in south-western France.The village of Cabrerets derives its name from cabre, meaning goat in the Occitan language.-Geography:...
) - TruyèreTruyèreThe Truyère is a 167 km long river in south-western France, right tributary of the Lot River. Its source is in the south-western Massif Central, north of Mende. It flows generally west through the following départements and towns:...
(in Entraygues-sur-TruyèreEntraygues-sur-TruyèreEntraygues-sur-Truyère is a commune in the Aveyron department in southern France.-Geography:The village is located from Paris and from Toulouse.-Population:-Transportation:...
) - ColagneColagneThe Colagne is a long river in the Lozère département, southeastern France. Its source is in Arzenc-de-Randon. It flows generally southwest...
(in Le Monastier-Pin-MorièsLe Monastier-Pin-MorièsLe Monastier-Pin-Moriès is a commune in the Lozère département in southern France.-Geography:The Colagne flows southward through the eastern part of the commune, forms part of its south-eastern border, then flows into the Lot, which forms part of the commune's southern border.-References:*...
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- Lède
- BaïseBaïseThe Baïse is a 188 km long river in south-western France, left tributary of the Garonne. Its source is in the foothills of the Pyrenees, near Lannemezan...
(near Aiguillon)- GéliseGélise- Etymology :The name Gélise comes from the Aquitanian hydronymic root Jel, meaning "watercourse."- Geography :The Gélise originates in the Gers département at Cahuzères, north of Lupiac, then it flows northwest in the direction of Eauze...
(in LavardacLavardacLavardac is a commune in the Lot-et-Garonne department in south-western France....
)- Osse (in NéracNéracNérac is a commune in the Lot-et-Garonne department in south-western France.-External links:*...
) - AuzoueAuzoueThe Auzoue is a long river in the Gers and Lot-et-Garonne départements, southwestern France. Its source is at Bassoues. It flows generally north...
(in MézinMézinMézin is a commune in the Lot-et-Garonne department in south-western France.This place is situated in Nerac, Lot-et-Garonne, Aquitaine, France, its geographical coordinates are 44° 3' 0" North, 0° 16' 0" East and its original name is Mézin...
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- Osse (in Nérac
- Petite BaïsePetite BaïseThe Petite Baïse is a long river in the Hautes-Pyrénées and Gers départements, southwestern France. Its source is in Lannemezan, on the plateau de Lannemezan. It flows generally north...
(in L'Isle-de-NoéL'Isle-de-NoéL'Isle-de-Noé is a commune in the Gers department in southwestern France.-Geography:The Petite Baïse forms part of the commune's southeastern border, flows northwest through the middle of the commune, then flows into the Baïse in the village....
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- Gélise
- Gers (near AgenAgenAgen is a commune in the Lot-et-Garonne department in Aquitaine in south-western France. It lies on the river Garonne southeast of Bordeaux. It is the capital of the department.-Economy:The town has a higher level of unemployment than the national average...
) - SéouneSéouneThe Séoune is a long river in the Lot, Tarn-et-Garonne and Lot-et-Garonne départements, southwestern France. Its source is at Sauzet. It flows generally southwest...
(in LafoxLafoxLafox is a commune in the Lot-et-Garonne department in south-western France.-Geography:It lies in the Garonne valley on the N113, the road from Bordeaux to Toulouse, to the east of Agen...
) - AuroueAuroueThe Auroue is a long river in the Gers, Lot-et-Garonne and Tarn-et-Garonne départements, south western France. Its source is at Crastes, northeast of Auch. It flows generally north...
(in Saint-Nicolas-de-la-BalermeSaint-Nicolas-de-la-BalermeSaint-Nicolas-de-la-Balerme is a commune in the Lot-et-Garonne department in south-western France.-Geography:The river Auroue forms all of the commune's eastern border, then flows into the Garonne, which forms all of its northern border.-References:*...
) - BarguelonneBarguelonneThe Barguelonne is a long river in the Lot, Tarn-et-Garonne and Lot-et-Garonne départements, southwestern France. Its source is near Terry, a hamlet in Pern. It flows generally southwest...
(in GolfechGolfechGolfech is a commune in the Tarn-et-Garonne department in the Midi-Pyrénées region in southern France.It neighbours the larger town of Valence d'Agen and stands on the N113 road between Bordeaux and Toulouse and beside the canal de Garonne and railway that also link the cities...
) - ArratsArratsThe Arrats is a 162 km long river in southern France, left tributary of the Garonne. Its source is in the northern foothills of the Pyrenees, near Sariac-Magnoac...
(near ValenceValence, Tarn-et-GaronneValence, also known as Valence-d'Agen, is a commune in the Tarn-et-Garonne department in the Midi-Pyrénées region in southern France.-Geography:Valence is located from Agen, from Montauban, from Cahors, 90 km from Toulouse and from Bordeaux....
) - Tarn (near CastelsarrasinCastelsarrasinCastelsarrasin is a commune in the Tarn-et-Garonne department in Midi-Pyrénées region of France. The inhabitants are called Castelsarrasinois.-History:The first signs of life in the town is from 961...
)- Aveyron (near MontaubanMontaubanMontauban is a commune in the Tarn-et-Garonne department in the Midi-Pyrénées region in southern France. It is the capital of the department and lies north of Toulouse....
)- VèreVèreThe Vère is a long river in the Tarn and Tarn-et-Garonne départements, southwestern France. Its source is at Taïx. It flows generally west-northwest...
(in BruniquelBruniquelBruniquel is a commune in the Tarn-et-Garonne department in the Midi-Pyrénées region in southern France.-Geography:The tiny fortified village of 561 inhabitants is at an altitude of 250 metres by the river Aveyron....
) - CérouCérouThe Cérou is an long river in the Aveyron and Tarn départements, southern France. Its source is at Saint-Jean-Delnous, northwest of the village. It flows generally west-northwest...
(in MilharsMilharsMilhars is a commune in the Tarn department in southern France.-Geography:The Cérou river flows into the Aveyron River in the commune, 1.4 km north to the village itself....
) - ViaurViaurThe Viaur is a 168 km long river in south-western France, left tributary of the Aveyron River. Its source is in the southern Massif Central, north of Millau...
(in LaguépieLaguépieLaguépie is a commune in the Tarn-et-Garonne department in the Midi-Pyrénées region in southern France.Situated in the Midi Quercy at the confluence of the rivers Aveyron and Viaur and at the corner of 3 different departments, Laguepie is a typical village of La France Profonde. It is in reality...
)- CéorCéorThe Céor is a long river in the Aveyron département, southern France. Its source is at Salles-Curan, southwest of the lac de Pareloup. It flows generally west-southwest...
(in Saint-Just-sur-ViaurSaint-Just-sur-ViaurSaint-Just-sur-Viaur is a commune in the Aveyron department in southern France.-Population:-References:*...
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- Céor
- Vère
- AgoutAgoutThe Agout is a 195 km long river in south-western France, left tributary of the Tarn River. Its source is in the southern Massif Central, in the Parc naturel régional du Haut-Languedoc...
(in Saint-SulpiceSaint-Sulpice, TarnSaint-Sulpice is a commune in the Tarn department in southern France.-References:*...
)- DadouDadouThe Dadou is a long river in the Tarn département, southern France. Its source is near Saint-Salvi-de-Carcavès. It flows generally west. It is a right tributary of the Agout into which it flows near Ambres.-Communes along its course:...
(in AmbresAmbresAmbres is a commune of the Tarn department in southern France....
) - ThoréThoréThe Thoré is a long river in the Hérault and Tarn départements, southwestern France. Its source is in the northern part of Rieussec. It flows generally northwest...
(in CastresCastresCastres is a commune, and arrondissement capital in the Tarn department and Midi-Pyrénées region in southern France. It lies in the former French province of Languedoc....
) - GijouGijouThe Gijou is a long river in the Tarn département, southwestern France. Its source is at Lacaune. It flows generally west-southwest. It is a right tributary of the Agout into which it flows at Vabre.-Communes along its course:...
(in VabreVabreVabre is a commune in the Tarn department in southern France.-Geography:The village lies on the left bank of the Gijou, which flows southwestward through the southern part of the commune, then flows into the Agout....
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- Dadou
- Dourdou de CamarèsDourdou de CamarèsThe Dourdou de Camarès is an long river in the Tarn, Hérault and Aveyron départements, southern France. Its source is in the Parc naturel régional du Haut-Languedoc, in the commune of Murat-sur-Vèbre, southeast of the village. It flows generally northwest...
(in BroquièsBroquièsBroquiès is a commune in the Aveyron department in southern France.-Population:-References:*...
) - DourbieDourbieDourbie is also a tributary of the Hérault river-----The Dourbie is a 72 km long river in southern France, left tributary of the Tarn River. Its source is north of Le Vigan, in the Cévennes...
(in MillauMillauMillau is a commune in the Aveyron department in southern France. It is located at the confluence of the Tarn and Dourbie rivers.-History:...
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- Aveyron (near Montauban
- GimoneGimoneThe Gimone is a 136 km long river in south-western France, left tributary of the Garonne. Its source is in the foothills of the Pyrenees, near Lannemezan...
(near CastelsarrasinCastelsarrasinCastelsarrasin is a commune in the Tarn-et-Garonne department in Midi-Pyrénées region of France. The inhabitants are called Castelsarrasinois.-History:The first signs of life in the town is from 961...
) - SaveSave (Garonne)The Save is a 143 km long river in southern France, left tributary of the Garonne. Its source is in the northern foothills of the Pyrenees, south of Lannemezan...
(in Grenade)- GesseGesseThe Gesse is a long river in the Hautes-Pyrénées, Haute-Garonne and Gers départements, southwestern France. Its source is at Arné, on the plateau de Lannemezan. It flows generally northeast...
(in EspaonEspaonEspaon is a commune in the Gers department in southwestern France.-Geography:In the western part of the commune, the river Gesse flows into the Save, which forms most of its western border.-Population:...
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- Gesse
- Hers-MortHers-MortThe Hers-Mort is a 90 km long river in southern France, a right-bank tributary of the Garonne. Its average flow rate is 4 m3/s. The Hers-Mort rises in the Lauragais region, near the village Fonters-du-Razès, in the Aude department...
(near Grenade) - Touch (in ToulouseToulouseToulouse is a city in the Haute-Garonne department in southwestern FranceIt lies on the banks of the River Garonne, 590 km away from Paris and half-way between the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea...
) - Ariège (in Toulouse)
- LèzeLèzeThe Lèze is a 70.3 km- long river in the Ariège and Haute-Garonne départements, southwestern France. Its source is in La Bastide-de-Sérou. It flows generally north...
(in Labarthe-sur-LèzeLabarthe-sur-LèzeLabarthe-sur-Lèze is a commune in the Haute-Garonne department in southwestern France.-Geography:The Lèze forms part of the commune's southern border, flows northward through the eastern part of the commune, then flows into the Ariège, which forms the commune's northeastern...
) - Hers-Vif (in CintegabelleCintegabelleCintegabelle is a commune in the Haute-Garonne department in southwestern France.-Population:-References:*...
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- Lèze
- LougeLougeThe Louge is a long river in southwestern France, left tributary of the Garonne. Its source is in the département of Hautes-Pyrénées, near Lannemezan.It flows generally north-northeast through the following départements and towns:*Hautes-Pyrénées:...
(in MuretMuretMuret is a commune in the Haute-Garonne department in southwestern France.It is an outer suburb of the city of Toulouse, even though it does not belong to Greater Toulouse, which it has declined to join...
) - ArizeArizeThe Arize is a river of France, a right affluent of the Garonne. It arises at 1,355 in the massif of Arize, in the Pyrenees, in the department of Ariège. Its length is 67 km. It flows into the Garonne at Carbonne....
(in CarbonneCarbonneCarbonne is a commune in the Haute-Garonne department in southwestern France.-Geography:The A64 autoroute passes near the village, and there is a train station of the railway Toulouse - Bayonne....
) - Salat (in BoussensBoussens, Haute-GaronneBoussens is a commune in the Haute-Garonne department in southwestern France.-Population:-References:*...
) - Neste (in MontréjeauMontréjeauMontréjeau is a commune in the Haute-Garonne department in southwestern France.-History:Montréjeau was the site of one of the French Revolution's last pitched battles between republicans and royalists. In the summer of 1799, anti-revolutionary insurrection broke out in the Haute-Garonne. For a...
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- Ciron
- Eyre/Leyre (near ArcachonArcachonArcachon is a commune in the Gironde department in southwestern France.It is a popular bathing location on the Atlantic coast southwest of Bordeaux in the Landes forest...
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- AdourAdourThe Adour is a river in southwestern France. It rises in High-Bigorre , at the Col du Tourmalet, and flows into the Atlantic Ocean near Bayonne. It is long, of which the uppermost as the Adour du Tourmalet. At its final stretch, i.e...
(near BayonneBayonneBayonne is a city and commune in south-western France at the confluence of the Nive and Adour rivers, in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques department, of which it is a sub-prefecture...
)- NiveNiveThe Nive is a French river that flows through the French Basque Country. It is a left tributary of the river Adour. The river's source in the Pyrenees in Lower Navarre...
(in Bayonne) - BidouzeBidouzeThe Bidouze, is a left tributary of the Adour, in the French Basque Country , in the Southwest of France.- Geography :The Bidouze rises at the base of Eltzarreko Ordokia in the Arbailles massif....
(in GuicheGuiche, Pyrénées-AtlantiquesGuiche is a commune in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques department in south-western France.-Popular culture:The anime/manga Rose of Versailles references Guiche as a dukedom when the "Duke de Guiche" plays a role in the story where the Duchess of Polignac engages both of her daughters to be married to...
) - Gave de PauGave de PauThe Gave de Pau is a river of south-western France and a left tributary of the Adour. It takes its name from the city Pau, through which it flows. The river is in length, and its source is at the Cirque de Gavarnie in the Pyrenees mountains....
(near PeyrehoradePeyrehoradePeyrehorade is a commune in the Landes department in Aquitaine in south-western France.-See also:*Communes of the Landes department...
)- Gave d'OloronGave d'OloronThe Gave d'Oloron is a river of south-western France near the border with Spain. It takes its name from the city Oloron-Sainte-Marie, where it is formed from the rivers Gave d'Aspe and Gave d'Ossau.It joins the Gave de Pau in Peyrehorade...
(in Peyrehorade)- Saison (near Sauveterre-de-BéarnSauveterre-de-BéarnSauveterre-de-Béarn is a pretty medieval village perched above the Gave d'Oloron and facing the Pyrennes in south-western France. It is a commune in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques department.-History:...
) - Gave d'AspeGave d'AspeThe Gave d'Aspe is the torrential river flowing through the Aspe Valley, one of the three main valleys of the High-Béarn , in the Southwest of France.It is formed in the Aspe Circus, below the Aspe peak ....
(in Oloron-Sainte-MarieOloron-Sainte-MarieOloron-Sainte-Marie is a commune in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques department in south-western France. The town of Oloron-Sante-Marie is positioned at the junction of two rivers and has a population of approximately 12,000. While not spectacular, it is a pleasant looking town, with an ancient quarter,...
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- Saison (near Sauveterre-de-Béarn
- Gave d'Oloron
- LuyLuyThe Luy, is a left tributary of the Adour, in the Landes, in the Southwest of France.- Geography :The Luy is the union of two neighboring rivers, the Luy de Béarn in the south, and the Luy de France, the main course. Both rise in Béarn, at the base of the plateau of Ger, east of Pau.They flow...
(near Tercis-les-BainsTercis-les-BainsTercis-les-Bains is a commune in the Landes department in Aquitaine in south-western France.-See also:*Communes of the Landes department...
)- Luy de France (near GaujacqGaujacqGaujacq is a commune in the Landes department in Aquitaine in south-western France....
) - Luy de BéarnLuy de Béarn- Geography :The source of the Luy de Béarn is at the base of the plateau of Ger, east of Pau. It flows north-west through the Chalosse region and joins the Luy de France to form the Luy below the castle of Gaujacq.- Départements and towns :...
(near Gaujacq)
- Luy de France (near Gaujacq
- LoutsLoutsThe Louts, is a left tributary of the Adour, in Aquitaine, in the Southwest of France.- Name :The name Louts could be related to the Basque cognate lohizun 'marsh'...
(near HinxHinxHinx is a commune in the Landes department in Aquitaine in south-western France....
) - MidouzeMidouzeThe Midouze , is a right tributary of the Adour, in the Landes, in the Southwest of France.- Name :The name Midouze is a portmanteau that fuses the names of the two precursors of the river, the Midou and the Douze.- Geography :...
(near Pontonx-sur-l'AdourPontonx-sur-l'AdourPontonx-sur-l'Adour is a commune in the Landes department in Aquitaine in south-western France.-See also:*Communes of the Landes department...
)- DouzeDouzeThe Douze is the right precursor of the Midouze, in the Landes, in the Southwest of France.- Geography :The Douze rises in Armagnac, in the Gers département...
(in Mont-de-MarsanMont-de-MarsanMont-de-Marsan is a commune and capital of the Landes department in Aquitaine in southwestern France.Mont-de-Marsan airbase « Constantin Rozanoff » is a major installation of the French Air Force. The base includes CEAM , an air defense radar command reporting centre, and an air defence control...
) - MidouMidouThe Midou or Midour is the left precursor of the Midouze, in the Southwest of France.- Geography :The Midou rises in Armagnac, in the Gers département...
(in Mont-de-Marsan)
- Douze
- Gabas (in ToulouzetteToulouzetteToulouzette is a commune in the Landes department in Aquitaine in south-western France....
) - LéezLéezThe Léez , is a left tributary of the Adour, in the Southwest of France.- Geography :The Léez rises near Sedzère in the north of the plateau of Ger...
(near Aire-sur-l'AdourAire-sur-l'AdourAire-sur-l'Adour is a commune in the Landes département in Aquitaine in south-western France.It lies on the river Adour in the wine area of southwest France. It is an episcopal see of the Diocese of Aire and Dax. The nearest large towns are Mont-de-Marsan to the north and Pau to the...
) - Arros (near RiscleRiscleRiscle is a commune in the Gers department in southwestern France.-Population:-References:*...
)- BouèsBouèsThe Bouès, is a right tributary of the Arros, at the eastern end of the basin of the Adour, in the Southwest of France.- Geography :The Bouès rises near Capvern, west of Lannemezan where it is fed by the Neste Canal...
(near MarciacMarciacMarciac is a commune in the Gers department in southwestern France. It is known for its annual international jazz festival, which runs for a fortnight every summer.-Features:...
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- Bouès
- ÉchezÉchezThe Échez, is a left tributary of the Adour, in the Hautes-Pyrénées, in the Southwest of France.- Geography :The Échez rises in Sère-Lanso and flows north along the Adour, which it joins in Maubourguet...
(in MaubourguetMaubourguetMaubourguet is a commune in the Hautes-Pyrénées department in south-western France.-References:*...
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- Nive
- BidasoaBidasoaThe Bidasoa is a river in the Basque Country of northern Spain and southern France that runs largely south to north. Named as such downstream of the small town of Oronoz-Mugairi in the province of Navarre, the river actually results from the merge of several streams near the village Erratzu, with...
(in HendayeHendayeHendaye is the most south-westerly town and commune in France, lying in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques department and located in the traditional province Lapurdi of the French Basque Country...
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Mediterranean Sea
The rivers in this section are sorted west (SpainSpain
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) to east (Italy
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- EbroEbroThe Ebro or Ebre is one of the most important rivers in the Iberian Peninsula. It is the biggest river by discharge volume in Spain.The Ebro flows through the following cities:*Reinosa in Cantabria.*Miranda de Ebro in Castile and León....
/Èbre (near DeltebreDeltebreDeltebre is a municipality in the comarca of the Baix Ebre in Catalonia, Spain. It was created in 1977 when the communities of Jesús i Maria and la Cava seceded from the municipality of Tortosa. The municipality occupies much of the northern half of the Ebre delta, on the left bank of the river....
, Spain)- Segre (in MequinenzaMequinenzaMequinenza or Mequinensa is a town and municipality of the province of Zaragoza, in the autonomous community of Aragon, Spain. It is located by the confluence of the rivers Segre and Ebro.-History & Features:...
, Spain)
- Segre (in Mequinenza
- Tech (near Argelès-sur-MerArgelès-sur-MerArgelès-sur-Mer is a commune in the Pyrénées-Orientales department in southern France.It lies near Perpignan.-Geography:...
) - Têt (near PerpignanPerpignan-Sport:Perpignan is a rugby stronghold: their rugby union side, USA Perpignan, is a regular competitor in the Heineken Cup and seven times champion of the Top 14 , while their rugby league side plays in the engage Super League under the name Catalans Dragons.-Culture:Since 2004, every year in the...
) - AglyAglyThe Agly River is a river of southwestern France. Its source is in the Corbières hills, near Camps-sur-l'Agly. It flows through Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, Estagel, Rivesaltes and Saint-Laurent-de-la-Salanque before it flows into the Mediterranean Sea near Le...
(in Le BarcarèsLe BarcarèsLe Barcarès is a commune in the Pyrénées-Orientales department in southern France bordering the Mediterranean Sea.-References:*...
) - Aude (near NarbonneNarbonneNarbonne is a commune in southern France in the Languedoc-Roussillon region. It lies from Paris in the Aude department, of which it is a sub-prefecture. Once a prosperous port, it is now located about from the shores of the Mediterranean Sea...
)- OrbieuOrbieuThe Orbieu is a long river in the Aude département, in south central France. Its source is at Fourtou, in the Corbières. It flows generally northeast...
(in Raissac-d'AudeRaissac-d'AudeRaissac-d'Aude is a commune in the Aude department in southern France.-Geography:The river Orbieu forms all of the commune's eastern border, then flows into the Aude, which forms all of its northern border.-Population:-References:*...
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- Orbieu
- Orb (in Valras-PlageValras-PlageValras-Plage is a commune in the Hérault department in Languedoc-Roussillon southern France....
) - Hérault (near AgdeAgdeAgde is a commune in the Hérault department in southern France. It is the Mediterranean port of the Canal du Midi.-Location:Agde is located on the river Hérault, 4 km from the Mediterranean Sea, and 750 km from Paris...
)- Vis (near GangesGanges, HéraultGanges is a commune in the Hérault département in Languedoc-Roussillon in southern France.-Location:Ganges is situated at the confuence of the Hérault and Rieutord rivers.-History:...
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- Vis (near Ganges
- VidourleVidourleThe Vidourle is a river in southern France, flowing into the Mediterranean Sea in Le Grau-du-Roi. Its source is in the Cévennes mountains, northwest of Saint-Hippolyte-du-Fort, at Saint-Roman-de-Codières. It flows generally southeast...
(in Le Grau-du-RoiLe Grau-du-RoiLe Grau-du-Roi is a commune in the Gard department in southern France. It is the sole commume in Gard to have a frontage on the Mediterranean. To the west is Herault and La Grande-Motte, and to the east is the department of Bouches-du-Rhone...
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- RhôneRhôneRhone can refer to:* Rhone, one of the major rivers of Europe, running through Switzerland and France* Rhône Glacier, the source of the Rhone River and one of the primary contributors to Lake Geneva in the far eastern end of the canton of Valais in Switzerland...
(in Port-Saint-Louis-du-RhônePort-Saint-Louis-du-RhônePort-Saint-Louis-du-Rhône is a commune in the Bouches-du-Rhône department in southern France.-History:The commune was created in 1904 from Arles and Fos-sur-Mer on which its history is dependent. The Saint-Louis channel was dug in 1871...
)- Gard or GardonGardonThe Gardon or Gard is a river in southern France. It is the namesake of the Gard département. Several of its tributaries are also called Gardon....
(in Beaucaire) - DuranceDuranceThe Durance is a major river in south-eastern France.Its source is in the south-western Alps, in Montgenèvre ski resort near Briançon and it flows south-west through the following départements and cities:* Hautes-Alpes: Briançon, Embrun.* Alpes-de-Haute-Provence: Sisteron, Manosque.* Vaucluse:...
(in AvignonAvignonAvignon is a French commune in southeastern France in the départment of the Vaucluse bordered by the left bank of the Rhône river. Of the 94,787 inhabitants of the city on 1 January 2010, 12 000 live in the ancient town centre surrounded by its medieval ramparts.Often referred to as the...
)- CalavonCalavonThe Calavon is an long river in the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence and Vaucluse départements, southeastern France. Its source is near Banon. It flows generally west-southwest...
(near Caumont-sur-DuranceCaumont-sur-DuranceCaumont-sur-Durance is a commune in the Vaucluse department in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region in southeastern France.-References:*...
) - Verdon (in Saint-Paul-lès-DuranceSaint-Paul-lès-DuranceSaint-Paul-lès-Durance is a commune in the Bouches-du-Rhône department in southern France.The Cadarache research center for nuclear energy is located in Saint-Paul-lès-Durance.-Population:-External links:* * * * * * * * *...
) - AsseAsse (river)The Asse is a long river in the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence département, southeastern France. Its source is several small streams which converge at Tartonne, east of Digne-les-Bains. It flows generally southwest...
(in ValensoleValensoleValensole is a commune in the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence department in southeastern France.-Geography:The river Asse forms most of the commune's northern border, then flows into the Durance, which forms all of its western border.-Population:...
) - BléoneBléoneThe Bléone is a long river in the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence département, southeastern France. Its source is several small streams converging near the refuge de l'Estrop, a mountain shelter in Prads-Haute-Bléone. It flows generally southwest...
(in Les MéesLes Mées, Alpes-de-Haute-ProvenceLes Mées is a commune in the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence department in southeastern France.-Geography:The Bléone forms the commune's northern border, then flows into the Durance, which forms the commune's western border.-Population:-References:*...
) - BuëchBuëchThe Buëch is a river in southeastern France, right tributary to the Durance. Its source is in the Dauphiné Alps, near the Grand Ferrand peak. It flows generally southward, for most of its course in the Hautes-Alpes département...
(in SisteronSisteronSisteron is a commune in the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence department in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region in southeastern France.Sisteron is situated on the banks of the River Durance just after the confluence of the rivers Buëch and Sasse...
) - UbayeUbayeThe Ubaye is a river of southeastern France. It is 83 km long and flows through the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence department.Its rises at the Col de Longet, in the Cottian Alps on the border with Italy. It flows generally southwest, through Saint-Paul-sur-Ubaye, Jausiers and Barcelonnette...
(near La BréoleLa BréoleLa Bréole is a commune in the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence department in southeastern France.-Population:-References:*...
) - GuilGuilThe Guil is a long river in the Hautes-Alpes département, southeastern France. Its source is several small streams which converge in the lake Lestio, at Ristolas. It flows generally west, through the Queyras...
(in GuillestreGuillestreGuillestre is a commune in the Hautes-Alpes department in southeastern France.-Geography:The village lies in the northwestern part of the commune, on the left bank of the Chagne, a stream, tributary of the Guil, which forms all of the commune's northern border, before flowing into the Durance,...
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- Calavon
- OuvèzeOuvèzeThe Ouvèze is river in southern France, left tributary of the Rhône. It rises in the southern French Prealps , in the commune of Montauban-sur-l'Ouvèze...
(near Avignon) - CèzeCèzeThe Cèze is a French river, a tributary of the Rhone. It runs through the departments of Lozère and Gard in the Languedoc-Roussillon region. Its source is in the Cévennes mountains, near Saint-André-Capcèze...
(in CodoletCodoletCodolet is a commune in the Gard department in southern France.-Population:-External links:*...
) - Ardèche (in Pont-Saint-EspritPont-Saint-EspritPont-Saint-Esprit is a commune in the Gard département in southern France. It is situated on the Rhône River and is the site of a historical crossing, hence its name...
)- ChassezacChassezacThe Chassezac is an long river in the Lozère, Gard and Ardèche départements, southern France, right tributary of the Ardèche. Its source is in the commune of Saint-Frézal-d'Albuges, km northeast of Les Chazeaux, main hamlet in the commune...
(in Saint-Alban-AuriollesSaint-Alban-AuriollesSaint-Alban-Auriolles is a commune in the Ardèche department in southern France.-References:*...
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- Chassezac
- Drôme (in Loriol-sur-DrômeLoriol-sur-DrômeLoriol-sur-Drôme is a commune in the Drôme department in southeastern France.-Population:-References:*...
) - Eyrieux (in BeauchastelBeauchastelBeauchastel is a commune in the Ardèche department in southern France....
) - Isère (near ValenceValence, DrômeValence is a commune in southeastern France, the capital of the Drôme department, situated on the left bank of the Rhône, south of Lyon on the railway to Marseilles.Its inhabitants are called Valentinois...
)- Drac (in GrenobleGrenobleGrenoble is a city in southeastern France, at the foot of the French Alps where the river Drac joins the Isère. Located in the Rhône-Alpes region, Grenoble is the capital of the department of Isère...
)- RomancheRomancheThe Romanche is a 78 km long mountain river in southeastern France, right tributary of the Drac . Its source is in the northern part of the Massif des Écrins, Dauphiné Alps. It flows into the Drac in Champ-sur-Drac, south of Grenoble. The road from Grenoble to Briançon over the Col du Lautaret runs...
(near VizilleVizilleVizille is a commune in the Isère department in south-eastern France.Vizille is home to the Musée de la Révolution Française de Vizille, a rich depository of archival and rare materials devoted to the French Revolution, housed since 1984 in the Château de Vizille, a Monument Historique. The library...
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- Romanche
- ArcArc (Savoie)The Arc is a 128 km long river in the Savoie département of south-eastern France. It is a left tributary of the Isère River, which it joins at Chamousset, approximately 15 km downstream from Albertville. Its source is near the border with Italy, in the Graian Alps, northeast of Bonneval-sur-Arc...
(near Saint-Pierre-d'AlbignySaint-Pierre-d'AlbignySaint-Pierre-d'Albigny is a commune in the Savoie department in the Rhône-Alpes region in south-eastern France.-External links:*...
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- Drac (in Grenoble
- GalaureGalaureThe Galaure is a long river in the Isère and Drôme départements, southeastern France. Its source is in Roybon. It flows generally west-southwest...
(in Saint-VallierSaint-Vallier, DrômeSaint-Vallier is a commune in the Drôme department in southeastern France.-Geography:The Galaure flows northwest through the southern part of the commune, crosses the town, then flows into the Rhone, which forms the commune's western border.-Population:...
) - SaôneSaôneThe Saône is a river of eastern France. It is a right tributary of the River Rhône. Rising at Vioménil in the Vosges department, it joins the Rhône in Lyon....
(in LyonLyonLyon , is a city in east-central France in the Rhône-Alpes region, situated between Paris and Marseille. Lyon is located at from Paris, from Marseille, from Geneva, from Turin, and from Barcelona. The residents of the city are called Lyonnais....
)- AzerguesAzerguesThe Azergues is a river in the Rhône department, in eastern France. It is a right tributary of the Saône, which it joins in Anse. Its source is in the Beaujolais hills, near Chénelette. The Azergues flows through the following towns: Lamure-sur-Azergues, Le Bois-d'Oingt, Chessy, Châtillon,...
(in AnseAnseAnse is a commune in the Rhône department in eastern France.It is situated on the river Saône, approx. 7 km south of Villefranche-sur-Saône .-Councils of Anse:Several medieval councils were held in this French town....
) - ChalaronneChalaronneThe Chalaronne is a long river in the Ain département, eastern France. Its source is at Lapeyrouse, in the Dombes. It flows generally northwest...
(in Saint-Didier-sur-ChalaronneSaint-Didier-sur-ChalaronneSaint-Didier-sur-Chalaronne is a commune in the Ain department in eastern France.-Geography:The Chalaronne flows westward through the southern part of the commune, then flows into the Saône, which forms part of the commune's south-western border....
) - VeyleVeyleThe Veyle is a long river in the Ain département, eastern France. Its source is in Chalamont. It flows generally northwest. It is a left tributary of the Saône into which it flows between Grièges and Crottet, near Mâcon.-Communes along its course:...
(near MâconMâconMâcon is a small city in central France. It is prefecture of the Saône-et-Loire department, in the region of Bourgogne, and the capital of the Mâconnais district. Mâcon is home to over 35,000 residents, called Mâconnais.-Geography:...
) - Reyssouze (near Pont-de-VauxPont-de-VauxPont-de-Vaux is a commune in the Ain department in eastern France.-Population:-References:*...
) - SeilleSeille (Saône)The Seille is a river originating in the Jura mountains in France. It is a left tributary of the Saône, joining it in the commune of La Truchère, in Saône-et-Loire. It is 100 km long....
(near TournusTournusTournus is a commune in the Saône-et-Loire department in the region of Bourgogne in eastern France.-Geography:Tournus is located on the right bank of the Saône, 20 km. northeast of Mâcon on the Paris-Lyon railway.-Sights:...
)- Sâne ViveSâne ViveThe Sâne Vive , or Sâne, is a long river in the Ain and Saône-et-Loire départements, eastern France. Its source is at Lescheroux. It flows generally northwest...
(in BrienneBrienne, Saône-et-LoireBrienne is a commune in the Saône-et-Loire department in the region of Bourgogne in eastern France.-Geography:The Sâne Vive forms the commune's south-eastern border, then flow into the Seille, which forms its western and north-western borders.-References:*...
)- Sâne MorteSâne MorteThe Sâne Morte is a long river in the Ain and Saône-et-Loire départements, eastern France. Its source is at Foissiat. It flows generally north-northwest...
(in MénetreuilMénetreuilMénetreuil is a commune in the Saône-et-Loire department in the region of Bourgogne in eastern France.-Geography:The Sâne Morte forms most of the commune's northern border, flows southwestward through the western part of the commune, then flows into the Sâne Vive, which forms the commune's...
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- Sâne Morte
- SolnanSolnanThe Solnan is a long river in the Ain and Saône-et-Loire départements, eastern France. Its source is at Verjon, in the Jura Mountains. It flows generally north-northwest...
(in LouhansLouhansLouhans is a commune in the Saône-et-Loire department in the region of Bourgogne in eastern France.Louhans is the capital of Bresse bourguignonne. The main street, dating from the eleventh century, is very typical with arches and stores all along...
)- Vallière (in LouhansLouhansLouhans is a commune in the Saône-et-Loire department in the region of Bourgogne in eastern France.Louhans is the capital of Bresse bourguignonne. The main street, dating from the eleventh century, is very typical with arches and stores all along...
) - SevronSevronThe Sevron is a long river in the Ain and Saône-et-Loire départements, eastern France. Its source is at Meillonnas. It flows generally north-northwest...
(in Varennes-Saint-SauveurVarennes-Saint-SauveurVarennes-Saint-Sauveur is a commune in the Saône-et-Loire department in the region of Bourgogne in eastern France.-Geography:The Sevron flows northward through the middle of the commune, then flows into the Solnan, which forms part of the commune's north-eastern border. The Sâne Morte forms most of...
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- Vallière (in Louhans
- Sâne Vive
- Grosne (in MarnayMarnay, Saône-et-LoireMarnay is a commune in the Saône-et-Loire department in the region of Bourgogne in eastern France.-References:*...
) - Doubs (in Verdun-sur-le-DoubsVerdun-sur-le-DoubsVerdun-sur-le-Doubs is a commune in the Saône-et-Loire department in the region of Bourgogne in eastern France.It is located in southern Burgundy at the confluence of the Doubs and the Saône in the Bresse plain, near Beaune and Chalon-sur-Saône....
)- LoueLoueThe Loue is a river of eastern France, a left tributary of the Doubs, which it joins downstream of Dole. Its source is a karstic spring in the Jura mountains near Ouhans, which at least partly receives its water from the Doubs...
(near DoleDole, JuraDole is a commune in the Jura department in the Franche-Comté region in eastern France, of which it is a subprefecture ....
) - AllaineAllaineThe Allaine is a 65 km long river in northwestern Switzerland and eastern France. Its source is in the village Charmoille, in the Swiss Jura mountains...
/Allan (near MontbéliardMontbéliardMontbéliard is a city in the Doubs department in the Franche-Comté region in eastern France. It is one of the two subprefectures of the department.-History:...
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- Loue
- OucheOucheThe Ouche is a river in the Côte-d'Or department in eastern France. It is a right tributary of the Saône, which it joins in Échenon. Its source is in Lusigny-sur-Ouche. The Ouche flows through the following towns: Bligny-sur-Ouche, La Bussière-sur-Ouche, Fleurey-sur-Ouche, Velars-sur-Ouche, Dijon,...
(in Saint-Jean-de-LosneSaint-Jean-de-LosneSaint-Jean-de-Losne is a commune in the Côte-d'Or department in eastern France. It is about southeast of Dijon.-Population:-References:*...
) - Tille (near AuxonneAuxonneAuxonne is a commune in the Côte-d'Or department in Bourgogne in eastern France.Auxonne is one of the sites of the defensive structures of Vauban, clearly seen from the train bridge as it enters the Auxonne SNCF train station on the Dijon - Besançon train line. It also was home to the Artillery...
) - OgnonOgnon (Franche-Comté)The Ognon is a river of eastern France. It is a left tributary of the Saône, which it joins in Pontailler-sur-Saône. Its source is in the Vosges mountains near the Ballon d'Alsace.The Ognon flows through the following départements and towns:...
(in Pontailler-sur-SaônePontailler-sur-SaônePontailler-sur-Saône is a commune in the Côte-d'Or department in eastern France.-Population:-References:*...
) - CôneyCôneyThe Côney is a long river in the Vosges and Haute-Saône départements, northeastern France. Its source is near Lion Faing, a lieu-dit in Dounoux. It flows generally southwest...
(in CorreCorreCorre is a commune in the Haute-Saône department in the region of Franche-Comté in eastern France.-Geography:The Côney flows southward through the middle of the commune, crosses the village, then flows into the Saône, which forms most of the commune's south-western border.-References:*...
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- Azergues
- Ain (near Pont-de-ChéruyPont-de-ChéruyPont-de-Chéruy is a commune in the Isère department in south-eastern France.-Geography:The Bourbre flows northward through the middle of the commune and crosses the town.-See also:*Communes of the Isère department...
)- AlbarineAlbarineThe Albarine is a long river in the Ain département, eastern France. Its source is at Brénod. It flows generally southwest. It is a left tributary of the Ain into which it flows at Châtillon-la-Palud, northeast of Lyon.-Communes along its course:...
(in Châtillon-la-PaludChâtillon-la-PaludChâtillon-la-Palud is a commune in the Ain department in eastern France.-Geography:The commune is located in the Dombes. The town lies on the right bank of the river Ain, which flows southward through the commune's eastern part. The river Albarine flows into the Ain in the southeastern part of the...
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- Albarine
- BourbreBourbreThe Bourbre is a long river in the Isère and Rhône départements, central eastern France. Its source is in Burcin. It flows generally north-northwest...
(in ChavanozChavanozChavanoz is a commune in the Isère department in south-eastern France.-Geography:The Bourbre flows northward through the eastern part of the commune, then flows into the Rhone....
) - FierFier (river)The Fier is a long river in the Haute-Savoie and Savoie départements, southeastern France. Its source is at Manigod, in the Aravis Range. It flows generally west...
(in SeysselSeyssel, Haute-SavoieSeyssel is a commune in the Haute-Savoie department in the Rhône-Alpes region in south-eastern France.-Geography:The Fier forms most of the commune's southern border, then flows into the Rhone, which forms the commune's western border.-References:*...
)- ChéranChéranThe Chéran is a long river in the Savoie and Haute-Savoie départements, eastern France. Its source is at Verrens-Arvey, in the massif des Bauges. It flows generally northwest...
(in RumillyRumilly, Haute-SavoieRumilly is a commune of over 12000 inhabitants in the Haute-Savoie department in the Rhône-Alpes region in south-eastern France.-Geography:The Chéran forms part of the commune's eastern border, crosses the village, flows north-northwestward through the northern part of the commune, then flows into...
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- Chéran
- ArveArveThe Arve river flows for approximately 100 km through France, in the département of Haute-Savoie, and in Switzerland...
(in GenevaGenevaGeneva In the national languages of Switzerland the city is known as Genf , Ginevra and Genevra is the second-most-populous city in Switzerland and is the most populous city of Romandie, the French-speaking part of Switzerland...
, Switzerland)
- Gard or Gardon
- TouloubreTouloubreThe Touloubre is a river in the southeast of France. It runs from Venelles to the Étang de Berre, over 59 kilometers. Other places along its course are Pélissanne, Salon-de-Provence, Grans and Saint-Chamas. It flows into the Étang de Berre, which is connected to the Mediterranean Sea, near...
(in Saint-ChamasSaint-ChamasSaint-Chamas is a commune in the department of Bouches-du-Rhône in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region in southern France.-Geography:...
via the Étang de BerreÉtang de BerreThe Étang de Berre is a body of water adjacent to the Mediterranean, about 25km north-west of Marseille.-Geography:Created by the rise in water levels at the end of the last ice age, this small inland sea is composed of...
lagoon) - ArcArc (Provence)The Arc is an 83 km long river in the south of France. It arises at an altitude of 470 m, close to the village of Pourcieux. It then passes through Aix-en-Provence before flowing into the Étang de Berre, a lake to the west of Marseille....
(near Berre-l'ÉtangBerre-l'ÉtangBerre-l'Étang is a commune in the Bouches-du-Rhône department in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region in southern France.-Population:-References:*...
via the Étang de Berre) - ArgensArgensThe Argens is a 116 km long river of the French Riviera. Its basin is fully included in the Var department.The river goes through Vidauban, Le Muy, Roquebrune-sur-Argens, Fréjus, then it flows into the Mediterranean sea, near Fréjus....
(in FréjusFréjusFréjus is a commune in the Var department in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region in southeastern France.It neighbours Saint-Raphaël, effectively forming one town...
) - Var (in Saint-Laurent-du-VarSaint-Laurent-du-VarSaint-Laurent-du-Var is a commune in the Alpes-Maritimes department in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region on the French Riviera.-History:The town was founded in the 11th century when an hospice was founded under Saint Lawrence's protection...
)- EstéronEstéronThe Estéron is a river that flows through the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence and Alpes-Maritimes departments of southeastern France. Its source is near Soleilhas. It flows generally east, through Roquesteron, and flows into the Var in Saint-Martin-du-Var....
(in Saint-Martin-du-VarSaint-Martin-du-VarSaint-Martin-du-Var is a commune in the Alpes-Maritimes department in southeastern France.-Population:-References:*...
) - TinéeTinéeThe Tinée is a river that flows through the Alpes-Maritimes department of southeastern France. Its source is on the east side of the Col de la Bonette, in the Maritime Alps. It flows through Saint-Étienne-de-Tinée, Isola and Saint-Sauveur-sur-Tinée, and it flows into the Var near Utelle.-External...
(near UtelleUtelleUtelle is a commune about northeast of Nice in the Alpes-Maritimes department in southeastern France.-Geography:It is perched on a hill along the Vesubie Gorge not far from the Mercantour National Park.-Sights:...
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- Estéron
- Roya (in VentimigliaVentimigliaVentimiglia is a city and comune in Liguria, northern Italy, in the province of Imperia. It is located southwest of Genoa by rail, and 7 km from the French-Italian border, on the Gulf of Genoa, having a small harbour at the mouth of the Roia River, which divides the town into two parts...
, Italy)
In CorsicaCorsicaCorsica is an island in the Mediterranean Sea. It is located west of Italy, southeast of the French mainland, and north of the island of Sardinia....
The rivers in this section are sorted clockwise along the Corsican coast starting from Cap CorseCap Corse
Cap Corse, a geographical area of Corsica , is a 25-mile long peninsula located at the northern tip of the island. At the base of it is the second largest city in Corsica, Bastia...
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- Golo (near BastiaBastiaBastia is a commune in the Haute-Corse department of France located in the northeast of the island of Corsica at the base of Cap Corse. It is also the second-largest city in Corsica after Ajaccio and the capital of the department....
) - TavignanoTavignanoThe Tavignano is a river on the island of Corsica, France. Its source is in the mountainous middle of the island, south of Monte Cinto. It flows generally east, through Corte. It ends in the Tyrrhenian Sea near Aléria. Its entire course is in the Haute-Corse...
(in AlériaAlériaAléria is a commune in the Haute-Corse department of France on the island of Corsica...
) - TaravoTaravoThe Taravo is a river on the island of Corsica, France. Its source is in the mountainous middle of the island, southeast of Monte Renoso. It flows generally southwest, through Palneca, Cozzano and Guitera-les-Bains. It ends in the Mediterranean Sea in Serra-di-Ferro, west of Propriano. Its entire...
(near ProprianoProprianoPropriano is a commune in the Corse-du-Sud department of France on the island of Corsica.It is situated on the Valinco Gulf.-Population:-References:*...
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Po basin (Adriatic Sea)
- Po/Pô (near VeniceVeniceVenice is a city in northern Italy which is renowned for the beauty of its setting, its architecture and its artworks. It is the capital of the Veneto region...
, Italy)- Dora RipariaDora RipariaThe Dora Riparia is an Italian river, a left-hand tributary of the Po. It is 125 km long, with a 1,231 km² drainage basin. It originates in the Cottian Alps, close to the Col de Montgenèvre in France, where it is called the Piccola Dora...
/Doire Ripaire (in TurinTurinTurin is a city and major business and cultural centre in northern Italy, capital of the Piedmont region, located mainly on the left bank of the Po River and surrounded by the Alpine arch. The population of the city proper is 909,193 while the population of the urban area is estimated by Eurostat...
, Italy)- CenischiaCenischiaThe Cenischia is a mountain torrent which straddles the south-west French department of Savoie and the north-west Italian Province of Turin. Part of the Po basin, it is a left tributary of the Dora Riparia and forms the valley called the Val Cenischia which marks the boundary between the Graian...
/Cenise (in Susa, Italy)
- Cenischia
- Dora Riparia
See also
- Geography of FranceGeography of FranceFrance is a country located primarily in Western Europe, but containing territory in South America, the Caribbean, and the Indian Ocean, as well as numerous territories of various status. In Europe France borders the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean...
- List of waterways#France
- List of lakes in France
- List of canals in France